Digital Legacy Archive Intern - Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

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We are seeking motivated college interns to join our Engagement team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn about museum engagement, archives, marketing communications, and institutional storytelling. Interns will work on a high-impact digital legacy project, gain practical research and writing skills, and collaborate with professionals in a mission-driven contemporary art museum environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in researching, editing, and confirming historical exhibition and artist records.
• Draft short interpretive summaries of past exhibitions and related public programs.
• Support oral history interviews with long-term donors and community members, including preparation and post-interview editing.
• Compile and organize images and archival materials for digital publication.
• Conduct research and compile data for reports, timelines, and presentations related to the legacy archive project.
• Shadow team members across Development, Marketing, Media, and Curatorial departments to understand cross-departmental collaboration.
• Collaborate with staff to develop key institutional stories highlighting pivotal moments in moCa’s history.
• Attend networking events and professional development workshops as scheduled through the Arts Intern College Program.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Communications, Marketing, History, English, or a related field.
• Strong interest in museums, contemporary art, archives, and cultural institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.