Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. We believe creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access. CMOA collects, preserves, and presents artworks from around the world to inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion, and to engage and reflect multiple audiences. Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first museum of contemporary art in the United States, collecting the "Old Masters of tomorrow" since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America. Our collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery. Through our programming, exhibitions, and publications, we frequently explore the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives.  With our unique history and resources, we strive to become a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

This is a Temporary position.**

Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate. * *

*This is a temporary position expected to run from June 24, 2024 through August 14, 2024. *

*A valid work permit is required for this position. *

The August Wilson Summer Intern is a temporary staff member who learn from and work alongside museum staff in a variety of professional roles building skills for future educational opportunities and art museum careers. Interns perform work that contributes significantly to museum projects and initiatives, or to ongoing delivery of professional services and programs for the public. The interns attend and/or participate in meetings with and shadow museum staff, attend museum programs, and carrying out projects under the supervision of museum professionals. Activities could include short or long-term projects in one or more departments and are balanced between discovery of the wide range of careers in art museums and projects that concentrate in specific departments. Interns also complete independent projects and document and report on their experience for a capstone project.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates must be current high school students. Summer interns may be graduates of the most recent school year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The position requires a creative, open- minded thinker with curiosity about art and artists and a genuine interest in understanding art museums. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are preferred. Interns must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, have demonstrated success in following projects and assignments through to completion, and evidence of projects completed with a strong sense of pride in the quality of one's work.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *The position requires some occasions that involve remaining in one place and/or moving about for up to 3-4 hours at a time in the galleries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Meet with and shadow museum staff in a variety of departments and functions

Attend public programs participating alternately as a participant, contributor, or observer learning from and contributing to the experience

Complete work assignments and tasks under the direction of staff in one or more departments

Meet with Manager of Community Relationships regularly to identify an independent project and to monitor progress toward completion of the project

Document and summarize experiences, insight , and recommendations in a format that can be shared with the museum at the completion of the internship.

Have some fun, meet some people, become comfortable in the professional museum environment.

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer -- Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.