About the NAU Art Museums:
Our internship program gives students interested in a museum career meaningful, real-world experience working with museum professionals on the Flagstaff campus of Northern Arizona University. The Art Museums feature the Margaret Hettel Weiss Museum with a permanent collection containing historical artifacts and art and the Clara M. Lovett Museum which exhibits contemporary works. As cultural leaders in northern Arizona, the Art Museums emphasize the diversity of voices found in both the past and present and as part of a teaching institution, serve our local communities through exhibitions, events, and educational programs. Interns enrich our museums through their enthusiasm and new perspectives on how we fulfill our mission and develop impactful relationships in the museums, on campus, and with our community. We recognize our community is enriched through collaboration and inclusion and encourage students of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender expressions to apply for internship opportunities in the Art Museums.
Internship Announcement: Digital Outreach Internship – Summer 2024/ Fall 2024
The Digital Outreach intern will work under the supervision of the senior curator and may consult with a faculty mentor.
The internship will allow the student to develop practical skills in a museum environment and, specifically, to connect with the community, educators, and students to provide educational opportunities to those we serve through the development of guides, meaningful dialogue, artifact-based learning, museum gallery (live and virtual) exploration exercises, and reflective art lessons development.
Purpose and Goals: The museum’s Digital Outreach Intern will support the outreach, education, and marketing missions of the NAU Art Museum as well as promote the museum, its mission, exhibitions, and events. The successful candidate will report to the Curator and SR/ Museum Specialist and may work as part of the Museum Outreach team.
- May assist with the design of all outreach materials for diverse dissemination (print, video, social media, etc.) of content to reach a diverse audience.
- Day-to-day marketing activities.
- Develop strategies for social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
- Content creation and scheduling.
- Web/social media hit measurement and analysis.
Hours and Compensation: The internship is unpaid, but students may earn credit hours towards their degree through their home department. The NAU Art Museums will collaborate with interns to create a schedule that fits the needs of both the students and the department. The internship is flexible but requires a commitment to complete projects on time and fulfill the requirements of work hours based on registered credit hours.
- 1 credit hour per semester (45 hours per semester. 3 hours per week)
- 2 credit hours per semester (90 hours per semester. 6 hours per week)
- 3 credit hours per semester (135 hours per semester. 9 hours per week)
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program, preferably with a focus in; art history, art education, digital humanities, museum studies, arts management, studio arts, or marketing.
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft – Word, Excel, Google – Docs, Sheets. Knowledge or experience using WordPress, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom (or similar applications) is a plus. Graphic design experience/skill a plus.
- Effective communication skills – adaptable to various audiences.
- Strong research skills
- Familiar with various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube. Able and willing to obtain an account for these platforms if required – for posting and communicating with followers.
- Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to organize tasks and ensure timely completion of projects with strong attention to detail.
- A professional work ethic and a cheerful outlook.
Ready to Apply? Submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample or portfolio to Ty at ty.miller@nau.edu.