Description
Bemis Interns work within a department or directly with an artist-in-residence. The staff of that department or artist serves as a guide and mentor for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
Welcome visitors; provide them with gallery guides and promotional material; answer questions and provide information about exhibitions, guided tours, and gallery hours; invite them to sign-up to receive Bemis communications
Monitor visitors while they observe the exhibition and ensure they are complying with gallery guidelines
Assist the Operations Team with basic administrative tasks
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
- A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work
Skills
- Enjoy interacting with the public and working with people of all backgrounds
- Organized, independent worker with a basic understanding of Google docs, spreadsheets, and calendars
- Comfortable working with numbers
- Interest in art gallery or museum administration and/or nonprofit management
Time Commitment
8–10 hours per week, Wednesday–Saturday. Attendance of at least two events per month required.
How to apply
After completing the application via the link below, email your resume to Abby Fogle at abby@bemiscenter.org and include "Internship Application" in the subject line.
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Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
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