Internships

Education Intern

The intern will work closely with the Education Manager and Outreach Coordinator to assist with the planning and organizing of activities coordinated by the Education Department such as docent led tours, summer camps the Summer Teen Docent Program and the Family Fair. Additional duties may include research for special projects and assisting other areas of the museum as requested. The intern will also be expected to perform general departmental duties, such as preparation of program packets, creating educational materials, correspondence, educational blog upkeep and scheduling. Candidates must have excellent organizational and basic computer skills and should be comfortable interacting with the public.

This position is an un-paid, part-time position.

Qualifications

• Interest in the arts, education, working with children and teenagers and experience working in an educational setting helpful
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Strong writing and research skills
• This internship is open to applicants who have completed at least one year of college
• Applicants with a major in Art History, Art Education, Fine/Studio Art or Museum Studies are preferred

Internship Application Deadlines:

Summer 2019: Friday, April 12, 2019

Application Procedures

The completed application + a resume or CV with phone and email contact information should be mailed to:
Ellen Balkin, Education Manager
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Education Department will review all applications. Candidates for interviews will be notified by e-mail. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.