PAID INTERNSHIPS AT THE RINGLING
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, will be offering paid internships for ten weeks from June 1 – August 7, 2020. The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and a part of Florida State University. It consists of art and circus museums, as well as a historic mansion and theater, all on a 66-acre site overlooking Sarasota Bay.
Summer internships combine practical, hands-on experience working on a project for a specific department with exposure to all aspects of The Ringling’s operation.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2020.
Department: Admissions
Description: Work with Admissions Supervisor to organize and compile training materials for Admission staff as well as volunteers; assist on the admissions line with entry to the museum; assist volunteers with directing visitors and answering questions; work with management to identify ways to increase efficiency, revenue, and visitor experience; assist with other duties as needed.
Education: Working toward a Bachelor’s degree
Qualifications: Tessitura knowledge preferred; volunteer management preferred
Department: Archives
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or Graduate studies in history, cultural studies, or related field with an interest in archives or history museums
Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the Archives department; work on digitization projects; catalog, edit, and enter data in The Museum System (TMS) collections management database; assist with reference requests and other duties as required
Special Qualifications/Experience: Knowledge of CaptureOne, Bridge, and Photoshop is a plus.
Department: Conservation
Education Requirements: Working on a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate studies in art conservation
Responsibilities: Participate in a range of art conservation activities, including examination, analysis (using an Osiris Infrared Reflectography Camera), photography, condition reporting, and possibly minor treatment of `works from the permanent collections; participate in exhibition and loan-related activities as required; consult with other members of the collections team as necessary
Special Qualifications/Experience: Specialization (or intent to specialize) in painting
conservation
Department: Education
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s or working toward Graduate degree in studies in art, art history, museum studies, museum education, elementary education, or related field
Responsibilities: Assist museum educators with the development of in-gallery guides and activities for families; facilitate family programs; assist with other educational programs and activities as required
Special Qualifications/Experience: Experience working with children required; experience in art-making and/or gallery-based teaching; availability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends required
Department: Grounds
Education Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate studies Responsibilities: Assist grounds crew with the assessment of native trees on The Ringling property using the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree health method; collect tree health information for the database; contribute to the development of action plans to improve tree health
Special Qualifications/Experience: Interest in biology, botany, horticulture, or environmental science preferred
Additional information and application materials may be found on the Museum’s website at https://www.ringling.org/internships-fellowships