Organization: Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Hours: Average of 6 hours per week and invited to attend a series of enrichment's with various UMFA departments
Duties: Support the UMFA public relations and marketing staff by writing and distributing press releases, pitching stories to the media, compiling press kits, creating and distributing collateral materials on and off campus, writing and editing newsletter articles, tracking exhibition publicity, and updating museum event information online.
Skills: Enthusiastic, organized student with strong writing and communication skills, an interest in art and/or history, and a desire to learn more about working in a museum environment.
Contact: Apply online at www.umfa.utah.edu/internships. In addition to submitting an application, applicants must also submit a resume or CV, a litter of interest of no more than 500 words, three references, and an academic transcript. All application materials are due Friday, March 11, 2011.
All interns are expected to maintain a high-quality work ethic as they would with any other employer.
