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Speed Art Museum

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Louisville, KY · On-site

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Private Events Intern Reports To: Director of Private Events Summary: Provide day-to-day ... On occasion, I act as an event greeter and be the onsite museum representative at events. * Assist ...

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Museum interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily at museums to gain practical experience in areas such as collections management, education, curation, or administration. They often assist with research, cataloging artifacts, preparing exhibits, or supporting public programs. Internships can be paid or unpaid and are valuable for building professional skills and networking in the museum field. These positions are typically supervised by museum staff and may be part-time or full-time, depending on the institution.

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As a Museum Intern, you'll typically support a variety of projects that may include assisting with exhibit preparation, cataloging collections, conducting research, and supporting educational programs. Interns often help with event planning, visitor services, or creating digital content, depending on the museum’s size and focus. You'll likely work closely with curators, educators, and collections staff, gaining hands-on experience in both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes operations. This exposure provides valuable insight into museum careers and can help you identify specific interests within the field.
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Gallery Intern - Summer 2026

Gallery Intern - Summer 2026

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

$20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Gallery Intern - Summer 2026

Apply now Job no: 497322
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Staff

Intern will work under the supervision of the Gallery Director on researching, cataloguing, and rehousing objects in the Walsh Gallery's permanent collections. The intern will also assist the Gallery Director with conceptualizing, researching, and writing didactic text for the fall exhibition. Intern must have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills and be able to work independently following a hands-on training period. The internship is on-site and not eligible for remote work.
Work Schedule: 160 hours over 8 weeks (20 hours/week). Schedule will be determined in consultation with Gallery Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform research on artworks in the gallery's collection and object-based historical research
Write short texts that include descriptions of art objects, information about their historical context, and artist biographies
Photograph objects and edit image files.
Update catalogue records and write clear and concise object descriptions
Catalog new artifacts
Assist Director with planned fall exhibition
Handle art objects according to current standards and apply best practices for storing and describing art objects

Required Qualifications:

Post-graduate student seeking a degree in Museum Studies or related course of study preferred.
Interest in gallery and museum practices
Facility with Microsoft office suite and at least one software package used in archives, special collections, or museum collections.
At least one class or more in Art History or the museum professions.

Desired Qualifications:

Specific knowledge of art or museum collections software package
Specific coursework or training in art description or handling.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values,engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 08 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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