Internship Program

Interns gain first-hand experience at a local art museum and are assigned to a specific department. They may assist with the following:

Collections Management

  • Help maintain and update collection database
  • Organize key records related to the Museum's Permanent Collection and donor history 
  • Exhibition research, planning, and installation
  • Consolidate and organize records of the Museum's history
  • Maintain and update the Museum's Research Library on Utah artists

Education

  • Plan, implement, and assist with events and public programs
  • Develop and write curriculum and accessibility materials 
  • Create and prepare media resources, including photography and video

Visitor Studies

  • Collect, code, and analyze data about Museum programs and visitors
  • Help develop and implement evaluation tools for Museum programs and exhibitions 

Operations:

  • Assist in researching and preparing grant applications and other fundraising tasks
  • Assist with Museum marketing initiatives and tasks
  • Perform data entry and database management to keep records for donors and other constituents of the museum up to date.
  • May help plan and execute fundraising and membership events and programs.

Requirements

Internship applicants must be able to commit to at least one semester (12 weeks) of service and serve a minimum of eight hours per week in their area of specialty. Prior to the start of internships, all accepted interns will be required to attend a general orientation meeting and obtain a background check.

Applications should fill out an online Intern Application and submit the following materials to BMatthews@springville.org. Questions can be directed to Brittany Matthews at BMatthews@springville.org.

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume with three professional/academic references

2023 Winter Semester

Application Deadline –Nov 18, 2022

Intern Orientation – Jan 10, 2023

2023 Summer Semester

Application Deadline – Mar 24, 2023

Intern Orientation – May 9, 2023