Internship Program

The Springville Museum of Art has a proud tradition of facilitating internships, working with interns to help them gain hands-on industry experience in a community art museum. Within specific departments, interns can acquire valuable work experience, developing and refining marketable skills while exploring possible career paths and networking with museum professionals.

Application Schedule:

 The Springville Museum of Art offers internships in the following areas:

 Collections Management (up to 3 positions):

·  Help maintain and update collection database

·  Organize key records related to the Museum's Permanent Collection and donor history

·  Assist with art handling and exhibition installation

·  Maintain and update the Museum's Research Library on Utah artists

Education (1 position):

·  Plan, implement, and assist with events and public programs

·  Develop and write curriculum and accessibility materials

·  Help implement the Museum’s education programs, including tours, outreach, and teacher trainings

Marketing and Fundraising (1 position):

 · Research prospective corporate sponsors for the Museum

 ·  Help develop the Museum’s membership program

·   Help with Museum marketing

 We do not offer curatorial or operation internships at this time.

 Requirements

Internship applicants must be able to commit to at least one semester (12 weeks) of service and serve a minimum of 6-8 hours per week in their area of specialty. Prior to the start of internships, all accepted interns will be required to attend a general orientation meeting and obtain a background check.

Applicants should submit the online application and email the additional materials directly to Lettie Burton at cburton@springville.org.

1.  Online application: click here

2.  Cover Letter

3.  Resume with three professional or academic references

What are we looking for?

· Experience or particular interest in museum work, art history, public art, art marketing, art conservation and preservation, communications, non-profit/public/organizational management

· Applicants with a clear idea of how this internship can have a strong impact on personal, academic, and/or professional growth.

· Applicants with initiative, reliability, and creativity

 Questions can be directed to Lettie Burton at cburton@springville.org or 801-491-5707.

The Springville Museum of Art welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.