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Summer Internship at The James Museum

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

Summer Internship at The James Museum

St. Petersburg, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    **Gain valuable **experience and knowledge about the museum field as a summer intern at The James Museum.


    Commitment: 3-month commitment (Generally June-August but schedule is flexible) working approximately 10-20 hours per week. Interns may be eligible to extend their term based on the needs of the museum.

    Enrichment Opportunities: James Museum interns will have learning opportunities in addition to their daily tasks including meetings with key staff, field trips to other museums and ability to attend educational programs.

    Location: Primarily on-site at 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL. There may be some off-site events or remote work opportunities.

    Eligibility: College undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.

    Application Requirements: Resume, Response to prompt in preferred format, Letter of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcript

    Application Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024

    Scope of Work: Summer Internships are offered in 3 departments: Marketing, Development and Education & Public Programs. Tasks and projects are based on the needs of each department and will be outlined during interview process. Below is a general description of each department’s responsibilities:

    Marketing
    | Development & Membership
    | Education & Public Programs

    ---|---|--- -Museum branding
    -Public Relations
    -Advertising
    -Social Media
    -Events
    | -Donor and member relations
    -Events
    -Database management

    | -Museum programming for youth and adults
    -Guided tours for all ages
    -Volunteer docent program

    Application Prompt: Tell us how you believe this internship would benefit your educational or career aspirations. You may submit a written statement or create a short video response.

    Selection Process:

    • Candidates apply for the James Museum internship program online
    • Eligible candidates who have submitted all required materials by the deadline may be contacted for a phone screening interview
    • Selected candidates will meet with department supervisors
    • One summer Intern will be selected for each department and contacted to discuss schedule and start date

    Important Information:

    The James Museum does not provide housing accommodations.
    Selection for an internship position does not guarantee employment with the museum beyond the internship term.