Library Internship, Part-Time

The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Library internship to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills.The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects.Library interns participate at a professional level in ongoing library activities, building a comprehensive understanding of practices, terms, and trends specific to museum librarianship. In collaboration with library staff, interns will develop and implement a term project that both supports the library’s activities and aligns with their professional and educational goals.As a Kimbell intern, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:Cohort orientationMonthly seminars and lunch-and-learnsGeneral exposure to the museum world and arts administration fieldsFour free tickets to every Kimbell exhibition during internshipFree admission to other museums with staff IDFree parkingDiscount in the Café and Museum ShopsFall Internship Program CyclesSession Dates Sept. 1-Dec. 15 (15 weeks or 150 hours)Applications Open June 15Applications Close July 15Dates are subject to changePay Rate: $15.00 per hourThe application requires:A resume describing any work or extracurricular experiencesA cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship programAn unofficial transcriptTwo letters of recommendationTwo professional and two personal referencesApplicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.To request an accommodation, or if you prefer to complete the application in an alternative format, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io letters and required documents can be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io are required for finalists only. If you are selected as a finalist, we will contact you directly to set up an interview by phone or video conference.There is no fee to apply to any of the internships.If you are seeking course credit, please consult with your college or university in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kimbell-Art-Museum