• Job Description

  Req#: 531438

  The Phillips Collection's Internship program is open to full-time junior and senior undergraduate students, full-time graduate students, and recent graduates. The purpose of the internship program is to offer students and recent graduates meaningful work, educational experiences, and real-life practice in their fields of academic study and/or interest. This internship is specifically open to students in the Art Department at the University of Virginia (UVA) and will be funded through a stipend provided through the University of Virginia. This application will be open until Monday, April 1st.

  The Public Programming Intern will assist the public programming department with developing programs to welcome and engage visitors. The Public Programming Intern at The Phillips Collection will help to develop and implement innovative public programs that explore The Phillips Collection’s special exhibitions and permanent collection.

  Duration: Internships run ten to fifteen continuous weeks and 12-24 hours per week. Internship length and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the department. This internship will run from June 3rd to August 16th.

  Academic Credit: Depending on the nature of the internship and approval of the student's college or university, academic credit may be granted for internships. Student applicants should consult their academic advisor for additional information.

  Please submit a résumé, letter of interest, letter of recommendation, and complete transcripts.

  Responsibilities

  • Researching artists, curators, writers, filmmakers, and scholars for panels, workshops, film screenings and other events.
  • Coordinating the advance planning for public programs across departments including Education, Curatorial, Digital Media, Marketing, and Visitor Services.
  • Coordinating with museum staff, program participants, and visitors on the day of events.
  • Completing data entry.
  • Assisting with report-writing and other clerical assignments.
  • Assisting at programs such as Phillips after 5, film screenings, lectures, performances, etc. Must be available Thursday nights.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and computer abilities; proficiency in several computer programs and basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is preferred.
  • Interest in museums and modern/contemporary art is ideal.
  • Comfort in interacting with the public.
  • Be a major/minor in the Art Department at the University of Virginia.

  The Phillips Collection is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

• About the company

  The Phillips Collection is an art museum founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC Phillips was the grandson of James H.

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