McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Interpretation

Job Category: Curatorial Affairs Requisition Number: MCMUL002871 Job Type: Part-Time, On-site Locations Chicago, IL 60603, USA Description The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity. Position Summary The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Interpretation offers a McMullan Arts Leadership intern position to work with live gallery interpretation and museum didactics. The intern will lead art-making programs, tours, and other gallery experiences for adults; research innovative written interpretation undertaken at other cultural institutions; and evaluate the visitor experience within our galleries. The internship provides a balance between learning about the interpretive process and hands-on experience guiding interactions with and conversations about art. Internship Outcomes In this position, the intern will have the opportunity to: Gain hands-on experience developing and facilitating museum tours and other live programs. Learn about and participate in the production of museum didactics such as artwork labels and other materials. Contribute to developing and implementing museum interpretation and programming strategy. Develop mentor relationships with field practitioners. Build peer-to-peer relationships with fellow interns. Responsibilities Research, plan, support, and facilitate public gallery tours and other programs as needed. Attend meetings to discuss programming and pedagogical initiatives across Gallery Activation and Interpretation. Conduct evaluation by observing and interviewing visitors; analyze findings and write actionable reports. Learn about the interpretive review process and exhibition planning process. Participate in regular meetings with department members and the mentors of this position: Director of Interpretation and Director of Gallery Activation. Attend intern cohort professional development programs and museum practice seminars. Qualifications Undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) are also considered. Applicants must be based in the Chicagoland area and/or attending school in the Chicagoland area during the internship term. Ability to comfortably facilitate conversations with art, preferably with adults. Enthusiasm for community building and connecting with groups through teaching and conversation. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Open-mindedness and collaborative work with colleagues across the museum. Willingness to interact with visitors of all ages, dispositions, and backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite. Detail-oriented mindset and demonstrated organizational skills; ability to multitask and be flexible when appropriate. Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Awareness of and/or curiosity about art museum culture and current events in the field. Hiring Range $17.50/hour (Maximum 14 hours per week, for a total of up to 448 hours over the course of the internship.) This position is not benefits eligible. Job Classification Hourly Employment Category: Intern Schedule This part-time, 32-week position is for a currently enrolled or recently graduated undergraduate or graduate student. The intern will work 14 hours per week, for a total of up to 448 hours over the course of the internship. Work days are Monday-Friday; the start date and schedule will be determined upon agreement with the candidate and the host department. Hour-long virtual and in-person professional development programs will be scheduled throughout the internship term and are strongly encouraged to attend. Equal Opportunity Employer The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr