Department: Community Engagement
Reports To: Manager of Art and Empathy Programs, Projects and Innovation
Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Temporary
Position Summary
The Carolyn Wolf Summer Internship in Community Engagement, named after former Museum docent Carolyn Wolf, offers a unique opportunity for students and graduates interested in pursuing a career in museum education. Established through a fund created by Mrs. Wolf’s family, this 10-week, paid internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and contribute to the Museum’s educational initiatives.
Reporting to the Manager of Art & Empathy Programs, Projects and Innovation, the Carolyn Wolf Intern, will collaborate closely with the Director of Community Engagement and Education Programs and assigned docents to research, plan, and co-develop an achievable and sustainable outreach program proposal to Mesa College. The intern will also work closely with the Manager of Art & Empathy Programs, Projects and Innovation to organize and digitize the Lynn Fayman archive held at the Dubois Library at MOPA@SDMA.
Key responsibilities
- Research and assist Docents on the development of a formal proposal document for the implementation of Docent outreach programs to Mesa College.
- Build relationships with students, student organizations, faculty, and staff to identify outreach program opportunities.
- Conduct research to identify student needs and interests; collect and analyze feedback to improve outreach efforts.
- Co-develop a pilot outreach program and track attendance.
- Assist on the organization and digitization of the Lynn Fayman archive.
Qualifications
- College student or graduate interested in pursuing a career in museum education.
- Art history knowledge is desired.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in digital research and organization.
Physical Demands
- 60-80% time spent sitting at the computer.
- Some carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Daily walking required to the Museum, which includes stairs.
- Occasional walking between two Museum sites within the park.
Work Environment
- Office space shared.
- Noise level ranges from quiet to moderately noisy.
If interested, please submit the following to resumes@sdmart.org.
- Cover letter stating why you are interested and what you hope to gain from it.
- Most recent school transcript(s).
- Current resume.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Rate of pay: $17.00 per hour
All applications for the Carolyn Wolf 2025 Internship must be submitted by July 6, 2025.
The San Diego Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
