Education & Interpretation: Interpretation Intern
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Internship Responsibilities
The BMA’s Education and Interpretation Department is seeking a Spring Intern to assist with all aspects of museum and gallery interpretation.
This work includes uploading and maintaining digital content to the BMA’s new web-based Digital Guides platform for audio tours, videos, etc. The Intern will work on drafting visual descriptions, formatting large print labels, and generating transcripts to increase access for visitors throughout the BMA. They will also support the department by maintaining interpretive spaces and evaluating strategy implementation to ensure visitors are engaging with our galleries and having enriching experiences.
The Intern will gain experience with developing permanent collection family gallery guide content, assisting with upcoming exhibition-related projects, and maintaining interpretive spaces and the Joseph Education Center’s Experience Gallery and Wall of Wonder.
Responsibilities
- Upload/Maintain Interpretive digital content
- Assist with evaluation process from data collection to analysis and reporting
- Draft visual descriptions
- Develop gallery guide content
Qualifications
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
Preferred Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Writing/Communication skills
How To Apply
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).
Additional Information
The application review process will begin after the application deadline has ended.
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.
Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.
The Baltimore Museum of Art
Internship Overview
Interns will work 12 hours per week, 2-3 days per week, for 10 weeks. Selected candidates will be expected to work from March 24-May 30, 2025. Some weekends required.
This position will work a hybrid schedule.
If you require a specific number of hours or are planning to do this Internship for credit, please state your hourly requirements in your cover letter.
A unique schedule will be created with each selected candidate based on their availability.
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