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.
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. Please note that the intern positions are unpaid.
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 2012: Friday, August 3, 2012
Spring 2013: Friday, December 7, 2012 Applications still being accepted.
Summer 2013: Friday, April 26, 2013
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. Available intern positions will be subject to departmental need.
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
