The Curatorial department of the San Diego Museum of Art accepts interns, as needed, to work on specific exhibitions and projects in all four curatorial areas: American Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art, and European Art. These unpaid internships provide research, writing, and administrative support to curatorial staff, while giving interns the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a museum environment.

Qualifications:

Most curatorial internships are open to M.A. or Ph.D. students of art history or museum studies, or college graduates with related experience. Some general administrative internships are available for undergraduates.

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Writing and translation skills in a second language desirable (Spanish, Japanese, Chinese-Mandarin, Hindi)
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be self-motivated

Hours:

10-20 hours per week. Length of internship dictated by project. Hours are flexible, possible at-home or off-site work.

How to apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the human resources manager at, resumes@sdmart.org, or fax to 619.233.8224.

Cover letter should highlight specific areas of interest, personal goals for the internship, and related experience.

We will contact you if a project fits your qualifications.

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