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Summer Internship

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Posted by: Norton Museum of Art
Deadline: Fri, April 1st, 2022

 SUMMER 2022 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Paid)

The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides four undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Throughout the seven-week program summer interns will:

·       Work in departments throughout the Museum based on departmental needs.

·       Lead tours through Museum special exhibitions and the Museum Collection.

·       Participate in meetings with art world professionals and visit regional arts institutions.

·       Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions of current art historical and museum studies issues.

 

Terms and Eligibility

The program is open to undergraduates at any accredited U.S. college or university, and to those who have earned a B.A. degree within the past year, but are not currently enrolled in graduate school.  All applicants must have successfully completed at least two college-level courses in art history.

Interns will be paid and receive housing in West Palm Beach, FL.

Internship Dates: June 13, 2022 – July 29, 2022

Application Deadline: April 1, 2022

Applications must include all materials listed below.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Application materials will not be returned. 

·         Norton Museum of Art Intern Application – Download here

·         A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words

·         Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references

o    Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender.  Letters can be sent with your application or separately for receipt by April 1, 2022

·         Resume

·         Official college transcript 

 

 

All internship applications should be mailed to:

Norton Museum of Art

Kate Faulkner, Director of Public Programs

1450 S Dixie Avenue

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

For more information, contact the Kate Faulkner, Director of Public Programs at faulknerk@norton.org

 

Norton Museum of Art

Intern Application                                 Summer 2022

 

 

Eligibility and Terms

The program is open to high school juniors and seniors and college students. All applicants must have demonstrated their interest in art through art, art history or art education classes.

 Intern will receive a stipend during the 7-week internship at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida.

 

Internship Application Materials: 

Applications must include all materials listed below to be considered.  Application materials will not be returned. 

 

      Norton Museum of Art Intern Application

      A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words - Please explain your interest in the Norton Museum of Art and this Internship. Briefly state your goals and objectives in obtaining this internship and how this experience may inform your career plans or interests.

      One letter of recommendation from an academic reference

o   Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender.  Letters can be sent with your application or separately postmarked by April 1, 2022.

      Resume - Please include internship and work experiences, a list of relevant academic courses, and language skills.

      Official high school/college transcript related to most recent academic year.

 Application materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2022.

 

Mail completed applications to:

 

Director of Public Programs Norton Museum of Art

1450 South Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

 

Norton Museum of Art

Intern Application                                 Summer 2022

 

Basic Information (All Fields Required)

 

 

Last Name                                                      First Name                                                     Middle Name

 

 

Permanent Address                                                                    City                            State                    Zip     

 

 

Phone #1                                          Phone #2                                                                  Email                 

 

             

Current Address                                                                         City                            State                    Zip     

 

Current address valid until: _______________________________________________

 

How did you learn about this program?  ___________________________________

           

Education

High School                                                                                                                            Graduation Date

 

             

College/University                                        Major/Degree                                               Graduation Date

 

 

College/University                                        Major/Degree                                               Graduation Date

 

I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete and correct. 

 

I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (I) cancel further consideration of this application, or (II) immediately discharge me from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered.

 

I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional) employers, public agencies, licensing authorities and education institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume or job interview.  I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees or representatives, for seeking, gathering and using such information in the employment process and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

 

I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicants from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state or general law.

 

If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without prior notice, except as may be required by law.  This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration.  I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied, oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s president.

 

I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identify and legal authority to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form in this regard.

 

Signature/Date:         _____________________________________________________

Posted on Thu, March 3rd, 2022
Expires on Fri, April 1st, 2022

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