McDermott Intern for Adult Programs
Reports to: DMA League Director of Adult Programs
Department: Education
Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Term: August 29, 2022–June 16, 2023
Compensation: $13.50/hour (approximately $20,000)
Benefits: Full benefits including medical and dental insurance and paid personal, holiday, and sick time; $500 stipend for professional development
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with regular evening and weekend programs required, 35 hours per week
Format: In-person with ability to work remotely up to two days per week upon supervisor approval
Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will:
- Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
- Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
- Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.
Scope of Position
The intern will assist with the development, implementation, and promotion of numerous onsite, offsite, and virtual lectures, performances, workshops, and special events for adults throughout the year, including Arts & Letters Live, the DMA’s literary and performing arts series. The intern will assist in program management and will work closely with guest speakers, performers, volunteers, artists and the public. While reporting to the Director of Adult Programs, the intern will work closely with multiple team members for an immersive experience within the Adult Programs team. The intern will develop and lead programs such as Make & Take and take lead on the content creation for the Museum Murder Mystery event.
Internship Goals
- Gain understanding of and experience with program development in a museum setting, including planning, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation
- Grow skills in customer service and public speaking
- Learn the process of proposing and developing program ideas through creative collaboration with colleagues
- Create educational content for adult audiences inspired by the Museum's permanent collection and exhibitions
- Ascertain professional goals and interests through the support of mentorship
- Develop professional communication and interpersonal skills through collaboration with Museum colleagues
- Understand the roles and functions of different staff within the Museum as well as the relationship between the departments and how they all function together to comprise the organization
Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in art history, art education, museum studies, or the humanities prior to the start of the internship in August 2022
- Programming experience encouraged
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills to successfully balance programming and office duties
- Ability to work on a team
Application Process
McDermott Internship Program applications must include all of the below items in order to be complete. Please ensure you have reviewed the list below closely and all files are included with your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered and late materials will not be accepted. If you have any difficulty with the application process or the Paylocity platform, please first reach out to internships@dma.org for assistance.
Upload and attach your resume and personal statement cover letter in your application form, as specified below. Please direct two references to submit a letter of recommendation through the
McDermott Internship Recommendation Form. All items must be received no later than March 25, 2022.
Please save the files with your last name and document type in the title: e.g. Smith_Cover Letter.
Resume or CV
Submit in application under Select Resume to Upload
Personal Statement Cover Letter
A detailed one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in an art museum career. Include information regarding your personal learning expectations for the internship; any prior museum experience; and any art and art history related experience.
Submit in application under Upload Cover Letter
Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by your recommenders. One of these letters must be from an academic reference. Please list these individuals in the reference list in the application.
Recommenders submit through the McDermott Internship Recommendation Form
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.
Equity
Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.
Diversity
Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.
Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.
EOE
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
COVID-19 Policy
Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required on your start date unless an exemption has been approved by the DMA via a bonafide medical or religious accommodation.