The BMA’s Education and Interpretation Department is seeking a Summer Intern to assist with all aspects of museum and gallery interpretation. This work includes supporting the development of interpretation resources for upcoming exhibitions and gallery installations; creating accessibility resources, including Accessibility Guides with image descriptions, large print labels, transcripts, captions, and space descriptions to increase access at the BMA; and uploading and maintaining digital content to the BMA’s Digital Guides and Bloomberg Connects platforms. 

They will also support the department in evaluation strategy implementation, such as surveying, data collection, coding, and reporting. The Intern will gain experience maintaining interpretive spaces and the Joseph Education Center’s Experience Gallery, Wall of Wonder, and Book Nook. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.

Responsibilities 
• Upload/Maintain interpretive digital content 
• Create accessibility resources 
• Support evaluation strategy implementation 
• Maintain interpretive spaces 
• Support the development of interpretation resources

• Strong organizational skills
• Writing/Communication skills
• Experience working in a database

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:   

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program 
• Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)   
• PhD candidate    

Please submit the following documents to complete your application:

• Cover Letter   
• Resume    
• Reference(s): contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter
Application Deadline   

All materials must be submitted by Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. 

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):   

• You may upload and submit your documents through the following form: 
https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049
• You may send your documents to the following e-mail address: internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).

Thanks to a generous gift from the Joshua Johnson Council, one Intern will be selected to be funded through their program. In addition to the stipend, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to connect with the Council to network with professionals who are working to uplift BIPOC artists and arts professionals. The JJC recipient will join the Council during one of their regularly scheduled meetings and give a brief presentation of the project they worked on during their time at the BMA. 

Selected candidates, hired for an internship, will be asked to complete a background screening and drug screening (at the BMA’s expense). This is a part of our routine onboarding process. 

Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.