Internships at the Chrysler Museum of Art

Internships at the Chrysler Museum of Art offer college students (undergraduate and graduate) 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 third week in May and ending the last 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 may assist in an intern’s pursuit of academic credit.

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter of interest, a letter of recommendation from faculty/previous employer/volunteer coordinator, 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: March 15
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Mailing Address
Chrysler Museum of Art
Education Department, Internships
245 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510

Placements

Communications: Graphics
The intern will design flyers, electronic communications, bookmarks, and other promotional material for the Museum, as needed. Applicants must have experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Communications: PR/Marketing
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 listing online.

Development
The intern will assist general office projects and special events. Projects may include compiling membership packets, filing, copying/scanning, list reviewing and preparing annual folders as well as welcoming members to special events. Applicants should be detail oriented and personable.

Education: Programs for Children and Families
The intern will assist the Education Department with the planning and implementation of summer programs, including Camp Chrysler and Summer Friday Films for Children. Art Education major is referred.

Education: School Programming
The intern will assist the Education Department with scheduling, coordinating, and researching school visits. In addition, this position will assist with teacher professional development initiatives and database entry. Students with an interest in education preferred.

Glass Studio
The intern will develop and edit videos of the Glass Studio’s glassblowing and flame working demonstrations. These videos will be used for various purposes, to include posting on the Museum’s website, shown within the Museum’s Glass galleries, used as teaching tool, and archived in the Museum Library. Applicants should be well versed in capturing video, importing to the computer, editing, compressing, burning, and uploading files to the web. Experience using Final Cut and iMovie is required.

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 and /or archives experience is required.

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. Ideal for undergraduate students considering a career in libraries or archives.

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

Registration
Interns will support the Registration Department in managing the care of the permanent collection which includes the use of the record management systems - The Museum System and Portfolio.

Visitor Services
Interns will work with the Director of Visitor Services in several areas relating to the visitor experience. This includes working directly with Museum visitors, learning about day to day operating tasks, assisting with an interior signage project, observing visitor traffic flow and analyzing visitor data to help us better understand our visitors. Well suited for student in Hospitality Management or a similar major.

Inquiries

Only those applicants who are chosen for possible placement will be contacted to arrange for an interview. For more information, please e-mail education@chrysler.org.