Internships
The Museum offers a variety of paid internships during the summer and the academic year. These internships are designed to expose students to a range of work within the museum profession.
Academic Year Internships
Academic Year Internships at the Middlebury College Museum of Art are an exciting way to gain experience in the dynamic and multifaceted professional world of art museums.
Interns typically work 4–8 hours per week and are instrumental in facilitating the day-to-day operations of the Museum’s various programs. Internships begin in September or early October and offer competitive pay based on Middlebury’s student employment wage scale. Although most positions run September through May, requests for semester-long internships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Contact Douglas Perkins, Associate Director, Operations and Finance.
Any current Middlebury College student wishing to learn more about working in museums is invited to apply, regardless of major. All applicants will be given full consideration, but due to the specialized nature of certain positions, preference may be given to students with experience in the History of Art and Architecture or Studio Art.
Background Check Required
Due to the College’s strict insurance policies, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check conducted by an independent agency (HireRight). Please contact the Student Employment Office for more information on what this background check entails.
Applying
Students may apply for multiple internships. See a list of this year’s available internships below.
Unless otherwise specified, applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Students will apply through Middlebury’s Workable student employment portal. Each position listed below will have its own Workable listing and application link.
Unless otherwise specified, applicants will be asked to submit the following materials through Workable. Potential applicants may start preparing the following documents:
- Cover letter. Please address your qualifications and experience, as well as your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute and learn.
- Résumé/CV
Available Academic Year Internships
Robert F. Reiff Curatorial Intern
Description:
Work with the Curator of Collections / Director of Engagement on curatorial projects related to the permanent collection and/or special exhibitions. Perform collections and/or exhibit research.
Responsibilities:
The Reiff Intern will perform research on artists in the collection or under consideration for acquisition; organize collection data and records; and gather information on possible exhibitions. Assignments may also include writing label copy; maintaining correspondence with artists, dealers, and collectors; preparing press releases; and generating social media or other digital content.
Experience:
Students from any background are encouraged to apply and will be thoroughly considered, but preference may be given to History of Art and Architecture majors and minors with a serious interest in future study or work in the museum field. Excellent writing skills are essential; experience creating digital content is highly desirable.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Organizational skills and careful attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- General computer literacy; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite essential, experience with Photoshop, web design, and social media management desirable
- Proficiency in a foreign language helpful
- Experience creating digital content (audio, video, social media, etc.) an asset