Curatorial Intern

The Phillips Collection • Washington, DC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Phillips Collection's internship program is open to full-time junior and senior undergraduate students, full-time graduate students, and recent graduates. The purpose of the internship program is to offer students and recent graduates meaningful work, educational experiences, and real-life practice in their fields of academic study and/or interest.

Duration: Internships tend to run ten to fifteen continuous weeks at 12-20 hours per week. Internship length and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the department. This internship will run from Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 14. This intern will work under the mentorship of the Curator of Modern Art and the Curator of Global Contemporary Art. This is a hybrid position, with interns expected to work at least three days a week onsite.  

Academic Credit: Depending on the nature of the internship and approval of the student's college or university, academic credit may be granted for internships. Student applicants should consult their academic advisor for additional information.

Please submit a résumé, letter of interest, letter of recommendation, complete transcripts, and a writing sample with citations of up to 500 words.

Requirements

• Open to junior and senior undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
• Ability to travel around Washington, D.C.
• Background in art history or museum studies with a focus on art history.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research skills, including primary research in libraries and archives and online database research.
• Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of European and American 20 century art and/or Latin American/Latinx art history preferred.
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred.
• Previous experience in an art museum setting desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day curatorial and/or museum administration operations.
• Assist with planning and research for special exhibitions and installations.
• Assist with planning for publications, including requests for rights and images, compiling materials, and proofreading.
• Conduct and gather primary and secondary research at area libraries and archives, scan and print research, and compile bibliographies.
• Complete data entry.
• Gather digital images and prepare PowerPoints.
• Organize curatorial planning and research physical and digital files.
• Take meeting notes and draft correspondence.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed