INTERNSHIPS

Internships at the Chrysler Museum of Art offer college students, graduate students, and recent graduates the opportunity to explore museum work through special projects designed by members of the Chrysler staff.

Summer interns work Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning the first week in June and ending the third week in July.  Weekly seminars enable interns to gain further insight into museum organization and the Chrysler’s collection. 
Fall and spring internship hours are more flexible in order to accommodate class schedules.  Museum staff will aid in any intern’s pursuit of academic credit. 
 
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates should submit a letter of recommendation, a cover letter, and a resume by the specified deadline.  Cover letters should address the following questions:

1. Which placement are you applying for?  Why?
2. What do you hope to gain from an internship at the Chrysler?

Application Deadlines
Summer: April 15
Fall semester: August 15
Spring semester: December 15

Mailing Address
Chrysler Museum of Art
Education Department
245 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510

Placements
Communications
The intern will assist the Publication/P.R. Coordinator with promotional efforts for the Museum.  Projects may include writing press releases, editing, proofreading, clipping media coverage, and maintaining the Chrysler’s events listings online. 

Education: Programs for Children and Families
The intern will assist the Education Department with the planning and implementation of summer programs, including Camp Chrysler, Tickle My Ears, and Summer Friday Films for Children.  Art Education majors are preferred.

Education: Research Assistant
The intern will assist in the collection and analysis of interview data that investigates the experiences of museum visitors with works of art in the Museum.  Students with an interest in art, as well as psychology or education, would be
well-suited for this project.

Historic Houses
The intern will assist the Historic Houses Manager in research, updating the collection inventory, and developing new exhibition material for the Norfolk History Museum and the Moses Myers House.  Graduate students are preferred. 

Library Archives
Interns will work with the Jean Outland Chrysler Library’s archival and non-book format materials and gain experience in processing, arranging, describing, and promoting document-based collections.  Prior library experience is preferred.

Library Services
Interns will gain hands-on experience working with collections of the Jean Outland Chrysler Library, develop a better understanding of the purpose and functions of a library in the museum environment, and learn core principals of librarianship.

Museum Photography
Interns will work on special projects, such as digital post-production of images, and assist with Permanent Collection photo shoots.  Experience using Adobe Photoshop is required.

Registration
Interns will support the Registration Department in maintaining The Museum System, a database that houses records of works in the Chrysler’s collection and special exhibitions.

Inquiries
Only those applicants who are chosen for possible placement will be contacted to arrange for an interview.  For more information, please call (757) 333-6268 or e-mail education@chrysler.org.