Internship: Learning

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Aug 11
Off-cycle Internship
Government & Politics
People, HR & Administration
Chicago

Requirements

MCA Internships are geared towards current college students and recent graduates ( <1 year ) who are interested in contemporary art and have a passion for learning more about how museums work.
Candidates must be interested in exploring a potential career in the cultural sector.
Interns must be able to work up to 24 hours per week onsite for the entirety of the internship period.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, demonstrate excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), organized, and able to manage assignments with attention to detail.
Ability to perform occasional light lifting.

Responsibilities

Provide planning, administrative, and preparation support for monthly Family Days, quarterly Youth-led programs, and occasional Artist Talks, field trips, or other exhibition programs. This includes:
Creating floor plans, ordering supplies, coordinating with contractors and other museum departments.
Preparation, gathering, and organizing of project materials and hospitality supplies.
Helping to welcome and orient visitors to programs and assisting visitors in engaging with projects.
Connecting and collaborating with other Chicago cultural organizations.
Participate in all aspects of Learning program development, from conception to execution.
Review research on MCA exhibitions to aid in the design of Learning Programs and conduct research in areas related to museum learning including anti-racist pedagogy, healing-centered learning, social-emotional learning, and culturally sustainable teaching.
Design and lead one learning program from start to finish, to be determined based on the interns particular area of interest. Potential projects include:
Program a local artist talk related to an exhibition.
Design and host an interactive activity for families.
Facilitate a studio-making workshop for students on field trips.
Organize a youth-led event.
Attend regular Learning department meetings and cross-departmental meetings pertinent to Learning programs.
Participate in departmental meetings and MCA staff events.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art.

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Mission & Purpose

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the MCA boasts a gift store, bookstore, restaurant, 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.