Blanton Museum of Art
IFPDA Summer Internship

Posting Number: 18-04-05-01-4029

Interested applicants must submit an on-line application and applicable materials through the University of Texas at Austin job website via the 'External Link' below.

Position duration: Terminates on 8/1/2018
Hourly salary: $11.70
General notes: This is a 4 day/week position for a total of 8 weeks and will take place between June 2018 and August 2018. Maximum stipend for all work is $3,000.

Summary

Purpose of position: Curatorial internship to photograph, catalogue and research the Blanton print collection and conduct independent research for future exhibitions. Intern will gain wide knowledge across the field of print history and have the opportunity to craft and present educational programs related to the collection.

Essential functions:
• Photograph a significant portion of Blanton print collection and conduct independent research to catalogue prints for future exhibitions.
• Under supervision of the Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, gain expertise in the identification and accurate description of prints.

Marginal/Incidental functions: Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications: High school graduation or GED. Experience in a museum or gallery setting. Must have expressed interest in prints and printmaking.

Preferred qualifications: Current graduate student or advanced undergraduate in art history or museum studies. Prior knowledge of print history and techniques and experience handling works on paper.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided as needed.