The Garden offers unpaid internships designed for you to obtain academic credit or credentials to fulfill requirements of an apprenticeship or to experience professional development, perhaps in an area new to your career. Unpaid interns receive free admission to the Garden, as well as discounts at our retail shops and Sassafras Cafe during the internship period.
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The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden seeks remote interns for research of future and ongoing exhibition projects and development of Museum programs. Interns will work closely with the Museum Curator to provide support and assist in a wide variety of Museum activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researching exhibition subjects in all scholarly disciplines and writing thorough synopses for the Curator to explore potential projects and social media content
- Researching and writing objects/artworks/artifacts/specimens for inclusion in exhibitions, label writing, and other projects as assigned.
- Assisting Curator in researching and developing museum policies, community contacts for potential collaboration, and subjects for social media communications
Requirements:
- 160 hours’ minimum commitment and a 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher
- Ability to work some weekends
- Ability to use a computer, and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Access to a computer and internet for research; access to scholarly journals a plus but not required
- Must be able to meet deadlines, work autonomously as well as in a team setting, and be creative in solving problems.
- Must be flexible and willing to work on a wide variety of projects.
Qualifications:
- College upperclassmen or graduate students preferred, interested in learning about museum exhibitions and best practices in museums
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills; excellent research skills in digital and documentary formats
- Interest in working with people and engaging a diverse visitorship
- Punctual, dependable, and demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
- Coursework in history, art, science
Working conditions:
Working at home or remotely, with access to own personal computer and internet connection
To Apply:
Email resumé/CV, research writing sample, and any relevant materials to Museum Curator Nezka Pfeifer
160-hour minimum commitment, 2.8 cumulative GPA, computer and internet access, Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to work some weekends, and strong research and writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- researching exhibition subjects
- writing object descriptions
- assisting curator
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Internship
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
About Missouri Botanical Garden
A botanical garden offering unpaid internships for academic credit and professional development. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs