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Volunteers are the lifeblood of all not-for-profit organizations and The Heckscher Mueum of Art is no exception. There are two volunteer categories: Docents and Museum Volunteers. Each is described below and requires a separate application which must be submitted by e-mail. It is important for all our volunteers to be well-informed advocates and supporters of the Museum, as such we provide volunteers with a complimentary Museum membership. If you have any questions about a specific volunteer opportunity, please call 631.351.3250 or e-mail volunteer@heckscher.org.
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The Heckscher Museum of Art has a variety of internship opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students seeking practical experience in various aspects of museum studies. These are usually unpaid positions, unless otherwise indicated, and some may be available only seasonally. Depending upon the desired duration of the internship, it may be possible to combine several projects in order to obtain a broader experience. Internship appointments are awarded at the discretion of the Museum based on the qualification of the applicant and availability of appropriate staff supervision. Internships build your resume and demonstrate to employers your ability to commit and gain real-world knowledge of your field. |
CONTACT
Kristina Schaaf
Associate Director
of Education
631.351.3214
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Variable Hours
Assist the Education Department staff with preparation and instruction for our intensive hands-on Summer ArtSense program for children ages 7 through 15. This series of two-week workshops includes studio art activities as well as guided observation and discussion in the Museum galleries.
Annually, one paid Summer ArtSense teaching assistant position is available. Appointment is determined through the volunteer application process and is based on college education and experience. Several additional positions are available that may entitle the intern to college credits.
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CONTACT
Jessica Waldmann
Curatorial Assistant
631.351.3213
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Variable Hours
The Heckscher Museum of Art is seeking a part to full-time summer intern to conduct research for 2013 and 2014 exhibitions and to assist in the day-to-day activities of the curatorial department, including collections research and preparation of exhibition text. Ideal candidates will:
- Be enrolled in a graduate program for Art History or possess a Master’s Degree
- Be familiar with primary source research and the writing of exhibition materials
- Be well-versed in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel), have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, and experience with meticulous data entry
Applicants should submit a two- or three-page writing sample and resume (or C.V.) to Jessica Waldmann at waldmann@heckscher.org no later than March 29th, 2013.
Interviewees will be contacted the week of April 8th.
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CONTACT
Kristina Schaaf
Associate Director
of Education
631.351.3214
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Variable Hours
Research/ Administration
Assist the Education Department staff with conducting background research for writing the Family Gallery Guide for each exhibition, developing Docent training materials, planning exhibition-related programs, preparing various materials for the annual Long Island’s Best high school juried exhibition, creating lesson samples and brainstorming ideas, and numerous other department functions.
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