Internships
An intern working at MAD
An intern working at MAD
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General Internships

The Museum of Arts and Design offers undergraduate and graduate level internships throughout the year. These unpaid positions are available in several departments in the museum including education, curatorial, development, public relations, marketing, office of the registrar and administration and allow the participant to gain valuable work experience in many aspects of a non-profit visual arts organization.

To apply for an internship, please send a letter of interest and resume to: Museum of Arts and Design, Education Department Internship Program, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 or email the Education Department at info@madmuseum.org.

For more information - you may call the Education Department at 212-299-7780.

Specific Projects: Programs

Intern: Dance, Performance, and Live Programs
The Museum of Arts and Design seeks interns for its dance, performance, and live programs. Reporting to the Manager of Public Programs, cinema interns will assist in curating, coordinating, and presentation of all public programming.

Showcasing new processes and approaches to live performance, dance, and lectures, MAD’s public programs support innovative ideation and implementation of new cultural works.

Ideal candidates:
- Hold a strong knowledge of contemporary dance, performance, and/or art.
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Although not necessary, previous history with theatrical, dance, and public programming is preferred.
- Must be available for 2 -3 days a week.

Interested parties should email a current CV and letter of interest to: jake.yuzna@madmuseum.org.

This internship is unpaid. Please refrain from phone inquires.

Intern: Cinema
The Museum of Arts and Design seeks interns for its ongoing cinema programming. Reporting to the Manager of Public Programs, cinema interns will assist in curating, coordinating, and presentation of cinema programming.

Cinema at MAD centers on presenting emerging and underrepresented cinematic artists and groups, promoting continued dialogue, and exploring innovative approaches to cinematic form.

Ideal candidates:
- Hold a strong knowledge of contemporary and historical cinema
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Although not necessary, previous history with festival, theatrical, and organizational film programming is preferred.
- Must be available for 2 -3 days a week.

Interested parties should email a current CV and letter of interest to: jake.yuzna@madmuseum.org.

This internship is unpaid.  Please refrain from phone inquires.

Intern: Nightlife + Social Practice
The Museum of Arts and Design seeks interns for its fellowship in social practice of nightlife, THE FUN Fellowship. Reporting to the Manager of Public Programs, nightlife and social practice interns will assist in curating, coordinating, and presentation of  public programming related to THE FUN Fellowship and emerging disciplines.

Ideal candidates:
- Hold a strong knowledge of contemporary art, performance, social practice/community building, and/or nightlife.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Although not necessary, previous history with theatrical, dance, nightlife, and public programming is preferred.
- Must be available for 2 -3 days a week for 3 - 4 months.

Interested parties should email a current CV and letter of interest to: jake.yuzna@madmuseum.org.

This internship is unpaid. Please refrain from phone inquires.

Specific Projects: Development

Special Events/ Development Internship Position

The Museum of Arts and Design is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a Internship in Special Events. The intern will work closely with the Associate Director, Special Events and the Special Events Manager.

Internship learning opportunities and responsibilities:
*Assist with the coordination of all fundraising events, including:

  • Coordinate production of all services involved in special events including graphics, catering, facilities, etc
  • Solicit in-kind donations to events as appropriate
  • Soliciting and administering donations for silent and live auctions, raffle and complimentary gifts.

*As assigned, assist with museum stewardship events such as exhibition openings, luncheons, dinners, and receptions
*Solicit and coordinate space rentals and supervise and manage such events
*Be called upon to assist development department as needed

Candidates should:
*Be proactive, flexible, detail-oriented, and willing to handle all levels of projects
*Have the ability to multi-task
*Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook; Powerpoint a plus
*Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
*Previous events experience a plus

Details:
*Start date: immediately
*End date: TBD
*Hours: 2-3 days a week
*Internships are unpaid / students can receive course credit