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Early Expressions Intern

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  • Internship
  • Cincinnati

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing, or have earned, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art education, fine arts, museum education, art history, or related field
  • Experience working with or teaching preschool aged children
  • Alignment with Organizational Mission, Goals, and Core Values: Understands and embraces the museum mission and goals. Reflects and reinforces core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration
  • Initiative: Ability to recognize and act on opportunities for learning and improvement
  • Flexibility: Need to be able to flex to schools' and students’ needs
  • Communication and Collaboration: Personable and excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Process oriented and able to coordinate multiple priorities. Meets due dates and is efficient and effective delivering outcomes
  • Professional and Results-Oriented: Highly motivated, professional in behavior, creative, articulate, and goal-oriented. Possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Must enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and community-oriented
  • Technology: Familiar with Microsoft applications Window Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Other: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, be able to climb stairs, and to stand for up to three hours at a time

Responsibilities

  • Works with the Senior Manager of Learning & Outreach to adapt the Early Expressions curriculum for participating students.
  • Facilitates Early Expressions lessons in schools and the museum.
  • Assists with the planning and implementation of a social-emotional learning informed, arts integration workshop for participating teachers.
  • Maintains accurate records of visits, attendance, teacher contact information, and evaluations.
  • Assists with post-program reporting.
  • Assists with program related research and development.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Early Expressions Internship?

The Early Expressions Internship is set to run from August 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

How many hours per week am I expected to work in this internship?

The internship requires a commitment of 6-20 hours per week.

What is the compensation for this internship?

The internship offers a stipend of $8000, which will be paid out in two installments—one in December 2024 and another in March 2025—contingent upon fulfilling the internship requirements.

Are there any benefits included with this internship?

Yes, benefits include free downtown parking, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a museum membership, and other special discounts.

Who will I report to during this internship?

You will report to the Senior Manager of Learning & Outreach.

What are the main responsibilities of the Early Expressions Intern?

Key responsibilities include adapting the curriculum for Early Expressions, facilitating lessons in schools and the museum, assisting with workshops for teachers, maintaining accurate records, and conducting program research and development.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates should be currently pursuing or have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in art education, fine arts, museum education, art history, or a related field.

Is prior experience working with preschool-aged children necessary?

Yes, experience working with or teaching preschool-aged children is required for this internship.

What skills are necessary for this internship?

Important skills include excellent communication and collaboration abilities, the initiative to seek improvement opportunities, flexibility, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to work professionally and independently.

How can I apply for the Early Expressions Intern position?

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the online portal at taftmuseum.org/Careers. For questions, you can email Human Resources at HRAdm@taftmuseum.org; no phone calls, please.

What values are emphasized by the Taft Museum of Art?

The museum emphasizes core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration, which all team members are expected to embrace and demonstrate.

Do I need a valid driver's license for this internship?

Yes, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required, along with the ability to climb stairs and stand for up to three hours at a time.

Discover the Taft Museum of Art—a living landmark and art museum tucked away in downtown Cincinnati

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Mission & Purpose

Discover the Taft Museum of Art—a living landmark that puts you at the center of art, history, and community. The Taft Museum of Art is recognized nationally as a museum leader that passionately engages people with the arts as envisioned generations ago by our founders, Anna Sinton Taft and Charles Phelps Taft. Today, the Taft is now one of the most unique art museums in America and holds National Historic Landmark status for both its historic house and Duncanson murals. Here, you’ll find gems nestled into every nook and cranny with stories that have endured for generations. Our 200-year-old house holds a remarkable collection that spans the Middle Ages through the 19th century with European and American paintings, and 18th-century watches, Chinese porcelains, and French Renaissance enamels. The collection features iconic artists including Rembrandt, Goya, Gainsborough, Turner, Ingres, Whistler, and Sargent, as well as Federal-period American furniture and the most significant pre-Civil War domestic murals in the United States. Restored and reinterpreted for the next century, visitors can enjoy special exhibitions, our beautiful outdoor garden, our Museum Shop and Lindner Family Café, events and programming for all ages—and so much more. Within our galleries and beyond our walls, the Taft Museum of Art is a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experience that puts you at the center of art and history.  For more information, visit taftmuseum.org.