Education Intern | Fitchburg Art Museum

FSU Education Intern

Fitchburg State University Educational Studies Internships at FAM

The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) education department is responsible for connecting the community with the museum resources, and designing experiences that foster creativity, inquiry, and community involvement through art. We work with a variety of audiences to engage them with collection objects, exhibitions, and working artists in the region through artist workshops, after school programs, gallery tours, interactive learning spaces, and more. FAM educators work closely with multiple community partners to craft programs that facilitate equitable access to the arts and sustain the cultural vitality of our region.

Programming Internship

Interns will support the planning and implementation of gallery programs and events such as group tours, artist talks, family programs, and workshops.

Programming interns may assist with:

Creating or revising printed resources and promotional materials
Scheduling and planning for events and programs
Program registration and other audience communications
Materials prep, set up and clean up
Documentation of program and data collection
Interpretive gallery materials
Other administrative tasks as needed

Teaching Internship

Teaching interns will support the preparation and facilitation of programs, such as the after-school program, school tours, and art making workshops.

Teaching interns may assist with:

Creating learning resources, and activities
Teaching the Fitchburg Public Schools after school program at FAM
Leading tours and artmaking for groups
Designing and leading art activities for events
Materials prep, set up and clean up
Research and literature review of museum teaching practices
Other program preparation tasks as needed

Internship qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong written and verbal communication
Organized and detail oriented
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends for special programs
Transportation to work on-site
Bilingual Spanish-speakers strongly preferred
Knowledge of child development and theories of progressive education preferred
Knowledge of art history and or studio art preferred

Who you are:

You have an interest in art, museums, and education
You are currently enrolled in Fitchburg State University Education Studies Program
You are curious, eager to learn, and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

How to apply:
Notify your advisor and apply by November 1 for the Spring Semester: please send an email of interest indicating the type of internship you prefer, a resume, and the names and contact information for 2 references by email to:

HOURS

Wednesdays through Fridays: 12–4pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am–5pm
First Thursday of each month: 12–7pm

CONTACT

Fitchburg Art Museum
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone 978.345.4207
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