Internship announcement!
Social Media Internship Spring 2026
About the NAU Art Museums:
Our internship program provides students interested in the museum field with meaningful, real-world experience at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff campus. The Art Museums include the Marguerite Hettel Weiss Museum, which houses a permanent collection of historical artifacts and art, and the Clara M. Lovett Museum, which showcases contemporary works. As cultural leaders in northern Arizona, the Art Museums highlight the myriad voices found in the past and present. As part of a teaching institution, we serve our local communities through exhibitions, events, and educational programs.
Interns contribute to our museums with their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives, helping us fulfill our mission and build impactful relationships within the museums, on campus, and in the community. We believe that our community is enriched through collaboration and inclusion, and we encourage students of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply for internship opportunities at the Art Museums.
- Unpaid part-time internship opportunities (135 hours during 16-week semesters, equivalent to 3 credit hours). While most of our internships are three credits, one and two-credit opportunities may be available.
- Students may earn credit hours for their degree through their major or minor department.
- Internships are only available during fall and spring semesters.
- Internships are available to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a major, minor, or focus in one of the following fields: art history, studio art, anthropology, public humanities, museum studies, or arts and cultural management.
- Schedules are flexible to meet the needs of the student and the department, but require a minimum of 9 hours per week (for three credit hours).
Program Description:
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 learn how collections professionals are involved in documenting, handling, and managing collections.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and occasional newsletters.
- Develop strategies for social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
- Content creation and scheduling.
- Web/social media hit measurement and analysis.
Required Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with a major, minor, or focus in one of the following fields: art history, anthropology, comparative cultural studies, history, public humanities, museum studies, or arts and cultural management, studio art, 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.
- Familiar with various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, 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 and as part of a team.
- Ability to organize tasks and ensure the timely completion of projects with strong attention to detail.
Physical Requirements:
This internship requires a moderate level of physical activity. The intern may be physically active for extended periods, lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds, and navigate stepstools and ladders. Most work will be performed at a desk and will require extended periods of sitting, with short breaks permitted.
Application Process:
Submit the following documents to Ty Miller, Senior Curator, NAU Art Museums, via email at ty.miller@nau.edu.
Please include the following:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the internship, reasons for wanting to work at the Art Museum, desired learning outcomes for the internship, and a summary of your qualifications.
- Sample of your work: This may be a writing sample from a research paper, digital collection, or digital exhibit.
Once we receive your internship packet, we will send you an email with an application and a request for your hours of availability. After we receive these items, your internship packet will be completed and then under review.