Internships
About the Internship Program
The New Orleans Museum of Art offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience by serving as interns in different museum departments. The internship program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities with educational exposure to museum practices at NOMA.
NOMA intern supervisors will work closely with interns to provide a positive and educational experience. Interns should expect that each position will include different projects and will also require assistance with daily organizational and preparatory tasks. Successful NOMA interns are self-motivated and can work in structured and unstructured environments.
Internship Positions
The New Orleans Museum of Art offers internship opportunities in all museum departments. Internships are unpaid and subject to departmental need each semester, which will cause the internship to vary each semester.
Internships generally require a 14 week commitment during the academic year. Interns should expect to commit to working a minimum of seven to ten hours per week. Adjustments to the intern’s schedule can be decided between the intern and his or her supervisor. The intern is responsible for making appropriate arrangements with their school and internship coordinator to receive credit for internships.
Qualifications
Special priority will be given to graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors who have an academic focus that corresponds with available positions. Internship positions also require a minimum GPA of 2.75. Placements will also be determined according to applicants’ work experience, academic background, personal and professional interests, and future career goals.
Internship Application Process
Deadlines:
Fall 2013: Applications Still Being Accepted
Spring 2014: Friday, December 6
Summer 2014: Friday, April 25
The following items must be submitted by the deadline for applicants to be considered:
- Cover letter
- Resume with 2 references
- Most recent transcript
- Internship application
- 2 letters of recommendation
Applicants will not be considered until all documents have been received. Late applicants will be considered if internship positions are available.
Documents and inquiries should be forwarded to:
Elise Solomon
Coordinator for Interpretation and Audience Engagement
Email: esolomon@noma.org
Mail: P.O. Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
Fax: (504) 658-4199
Internship with the Director’s Office
Internship Title
Intern to the Director’s Office
Reports to: Executive Assistant to the Director
Approximately 15 hours a week, occasional weekend/evening work
Internship Summary
Responsible for administrative support for the Director’s office. This individual will assist with logistics and operations of the office and various projects for the Executive Assistant to the Director.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretion at all times.
Essential Functions
Provides assistance to Executive Assistant with the Board of Trustees, Director’s Council and other museum groups. Includes research on current museum issues and practices, assistance with event planning and management, and training in development and fundraising procedures.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications:
- An interest in non-profit management
- Knowledge of Art History (or related field) and Museums
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience working in an office setting
- Experience with Constant Contact, Raiser’s Edge, PowerPoint and iCloud
Duration of Internship
Preferred full academic year commitment, but single semester commitments will be considered.
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship.
Apply
Submit application, cover letter, resume, recent transcript, and two letters of recommendation to Intern Coordinator:
Email: esolomon@noma.org
Mail: NOMA, Intern Coordinator, P.O. Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Any inquiries should be directed to Elise Solomon, Intern Coordinator
Email: esolomon@noma.org
Mail: P.O. Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
Fax: (504) 658-4199
