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What better way to learn about the museum field than to experience it up close and behind-the-scenes? The Blanton Museum of Art awards a variety of internships at the undergraduate and graduate level in three major categories: Graduate Internships, Academic Internships, and Special Project Internships. Blanton interns gain experience and knowledge within the museum environment and work on meaningful projects under the guidance of museum professionals. The Blanton welcomes and encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is dedicated to developing a culturally diverse internship program.

 

A variety of internship opportunities are available in the following departments for Summer 2012:

Click on the title to download a description of the internship (pdf - download adobe reader).

 

Compensation: All Summer 2012 internships and undergraduate internships are unpaid. 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND:

• Resume with education, employment history, and 3 references.

• Letter of recommendation.

• Sample of academic writing- 10 pages maximum.

• Cover letter including internship preferences. If applying for more than one position, please include order of preference. 

•Submit by email in PDF format only, (please no doc files), to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Friday, April 13th.

More about the Internship categories: 

A) Graduate internship

For UT graduate students only, the Blanton awards part-time, paid internships for the long session (Fall/Spring only). Blanton Graduate Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the summer sessions (unpaid) as well as the year-long session (paid). Graduate interns must meet employment requirements set by the Graduate School. Some graduate student interns, as UT employees, may be eligible to participate in insurance programs and may qualify for other benefits in accordance with existing university policies. Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. Compensation varies by appointment. Students from all academic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

B) Academic internship

For UT graduate and undergraduate students, the Blanton awards part-time, unpaid internships for academic credit. Academic Internships run with the academic calendar and are available for the summer sessions and the year-long session. Hours range from 10-20 hours a week. The students are responsible for obtaining departmental and faculty approval for course credit in their within their college.

C) Special Projects internship

For non-UT students, or UT students who will not receive course credit, the Blanton occasionally offers project-based, unpaid internships. Special Project Internships require a minimum commitment of 140 hours, and are available year round. Special project internships open up periodically based on departmental needs. Special Project Internships are not available for Summer 2012.

For more information about internship opportunities, application materials, and deadlines, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).