College Internship Program

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

SPRING SEMESTER: November 25, 2011
SUMMER SEMESTER: March 23, 2012

The internship program at MOCA Jacksonville offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique and exciting opportunity to gain real experience in a contemporary art museum. Interns are exposed to art and art history, art education, the museum profession, and public programming. Internships may have opportunities in the following areas: Café Nola, Curatorial, Education, Marketing, and Internship Survey. Hours are flexible; interns are expected to work at the Museum a minimum of 120 hours to receive 3 course credit hours. Internship positions are competitive, and are unpaid unless otherwise noted.

Time commitment:

Minimum 15 hours per week.

Stipend:

No financial stipend. To be considered as an intern for MOCA and not a volunteer, College and University credit must be a requirement of your internship.

How to Apply:

Complete and return intern application and resume by faxing to (904) 366-6901, Attention: HR Department or electronically via email to: hr[at]mocajacksonville.org

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based upon their skills and qualifications along with an interview with the Department Manager. Candidates will be notified as soon as a decision is made.

Interested students should send in writing to the Intern Supervisor:

  • A resumĂ© including a list of Art History courses taken.
  • Full contact information including phone, e-mail, and permanent address.
  • A cover letter expressing their areas of interest and career goals.
  • Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed.
  • Students from the University of North Florida are required to obtain a recommendation from Dr. Debra Murphy, Chair, Department of Art and Design. This recommendation may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Intern Supervisor under separate cover, or can be made by telephone.

Materials should be received no later than July 15 for Fall semester work, November 25 for Spring semester work and March 23 for Summer work. Students may be called for an interview.