INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Contemporary is seeking candidates for a variety of exciting
internships. All internships require a commitment of 10 – 15 hours per week
and are unpaid, but may fulfill academic credits. Successful interns at the
Contemporary are highly-motivated and detail-oriented individuals who
possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working
in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in joining our team to gain experience in one of our
departments, please submit your resume and a letter of interest to Allison
Chao at achao@camstl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Curatorial Internship
Interns in the curatorial department gain the experience of being involved
with the intricacies associated with planning and organizing exhibitions,
including research and preparation of artist files and communication with
artists and galleries. Curatorial interns will also assist with the Flat
Files, a collection of works by over 80 individual artists that is available
for viewing by museum visitors, and The Front Room, a series of short
exhibitions. A degree of involvement with the installation and
de-installation of exhibits may be available to curatorial interns.

Development Internship
The development internship offers hands-on experience in preparation for a
future career in fundraising or event coordination for a cultural
institution or non-profit organization. Duties include researching potential
corporate funders, foundations and grantors for the Contemporary’s specific
programs, compiling information for grant and sponsorship proposals,
assisting with special events and the Contemporary’s membership program, as
well as providing general assistance to the development team. Examples of
specific projects for this summer include preparing for our Art Patrons
Dinner, City-Wide Open Studios, and September exhibition opening as well as
revising membership collateral.

Education Internship
Education interns will gain experience planning, documenting, and evaluating
museum education programs, focusing on the launch of the Teen Museum Studies
program, a new summer program designed to introduce teens to all aspects of
operating a museum. Interns will also assist in the implementation and
instruction of the Teen Museum Studies program. Other duties may include
providing tours for school groups and assisting with educational outreach,
and focusing on the production, presentation and distribution of Education
materials.

Exhibitions Internship
The exhibitions internship offers an opportunity to gain real world art
museum experience in the areas of exhibitions management and gallery
maintenance. Specific responsibilities include project research, arrangement
of artwork loans, installation of artworks, arrangement of shipping
logistics and preparation of condition reports. This internship is intended
for individuals with an invested interest in gallery and museum work, and
responsibilities can be somewhat tailored to the individual’s particular
strengths and interests.

Public Relations and Marketing Internship
An internship in the Contemporary’s public relations and marketing
department will provide integral experience for individuals studying in the
fields of public relations, marketing or communications and those wanting to
explore career opportunities in these areas. Tasks may include, but are not
limited to, assisting with event organization, updating and researching
online communications, using a variety of social media outlets to promote
the museum and its exhibitions and programs, writing and editing museum
communication materials and press releases and maintaining complete press
files.

Visitor Services Internship
Visitor services interns serve as ambassadors to the community, providing an
accessible source of information and ensuring that each visitor’s experience
at the Contemporary is enjoyable. Interns will be trained to greet and
engage museum visitors, answer questions and provide information about the
Contemporary and its exhibitions, programs, membership opportunities and
events. Other responsibilities include set-up and breakdown of events and
assisting with management of the museum gift shop and information desk
operations. An internship in the visitor services department is especially
applicable to individuals seeking degrees in human resources,
communications, museum studies, tourism and hospitality.