Summer 2018 Internships – Ringling Museum of Art, FL – Feb. 7

The Ringling

Summer Internship Program 2018

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, will be offering paid internships for ten weeks from June 4 – August 9, 2018. 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.

Additional information and application materials may be found on the Museum’s website at https://www.ringling.org/internships-fellowships.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2018.

Postings

Department: Admissions

Education Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate studies

Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the department; assist with the preparation of an admissions training manual and other training materials; assist with other duties as required

Special Qualifications/Experience: Cash-handling experience preferred

Department: Archives

Education Requirements: Graduate studies in history, cultural studies, or related field with an interest in archives or history museums

Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the department; work on digitization projects; catalogue, 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 digital photography preferred

Department: Conservation

Education Requirements: Graduate studies in art conservation

Responsibilities: Participate in a range of painting conservation activities, including examination, analysis (using an Osiris Infrared Reflectography Camera), documentation, and 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: Curatorial

Education Requirements: Graduate studies in art history or related field

Responsibilities: Assist curators with research on the permanent collections of European art, modern and contemporary art, photography and new media, and Asian art, as related to interests; contribute to the development of future exhibitions; assist with public programs relating to current exhibitions; assist with other departmental duties as required

Special Qualifications/Experience: Strong research skills required; previous museum or gallery experience preferred

Department: Education

Education Requirements: Graduate 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; 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.

 

Debi F. Schalch

Recruitment & Student Services Coordinator

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training

5555 N. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL  34243

Ph:  941-359-5700 x 3611

Ph:  941-351-9010 x 2311

Fx:  941-359-5760

Email:  Debi.Schalch@conservatory.fsu.edu