McDermott Intern for Adult Programs

Description

Position:
McDermott Intern for Adult Programs

Reports to:

Senior Program Manager for Arts & Letters Live

Classification:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Hourly

Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holiday, personal and sick time; $500 for professional development

Schedule:

Generally, Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch (with occasional weekends and evening hours for special events on & off-site); ability to work remotely 2 days per week following 90-day introductory period

Internship Period:
September 1, 2026 - May 28, 2027

Salary: $15/hour, 35 hours per week


Mission

The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

* Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.

* Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.

* Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of Internship

The intern will assist with the development, implementation, and promotion of numerous onsite, offsite, and virtual lectures, performances, workshops, and special events for adults throughout the year, including Arts & Letters Live, the DMA's literary and performing arts series. The intern will split their time between in-office work and program support on evenings and weekends. The intern will assist in program management and will work closely with guest speakers, performers, volunteers, artists, and the public.

While reporting to the Senior Program Manager of A&LL, the intern will work closely with the Program Manager for Adult Programs as well as multiple team members for a holistic experience within the Adult Programs team. The intern will work with their supervisor to plan and lead a pre-event tour(s); coordinate and take the lead on an Arts & Letters Live event;

and lead the content creation for the Museum Murder Mystery event.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Interact with visitors and provide customer service support during evening and weekend programs.

* Process ticket orders and answer emails and phone calls from the public.

* Collaborate with colleagues to brainstorm, research, and develop programming for adult audiences.

* Write content and copy for web and promotional materials.

* Attend weekly meetings with the Manager of Adult Programs and the Program Manager of Arts & Letters Live plus regular departmental meetings within Adult Programs and Education.

* Contribute to and collaborate with the Adult Programs team to achieve departmental and institutional goals.

Note:

On an average work week, the intern will be asked to split their time between in-office work and program support on evenings and weekends. Various duties include answering emails and phone calls from the public, processing ticket orders, researching program ideas, writing copy, attending meetings, and collaborating with the Adult Programs team to achieve departmental and institutional goals.

Internship Goals:

* Gain experience with program development in a museum setting, including planning, budgeting, logistics, execution, and evaluation.

* Grow skills in customer service and public speaking.

* Learn the process of proposing and developing program ideas through creative collaboration with colleagues.

* Collaborate with colleagues to develop program ideas connected to the permanent collection and upcoming exhibitions.

* Learn methods for creating educational content for adult audiences inspired by the Museum's diverse collection areas and exhibitions.

* Create educational content for adult audiences inspired by the Museum's diverse collection areas and exhibitions.

* Ascertain professional goals and interests through the support of mentorship.

* Develop professional communication and interpersonal skills through collaboration with Museum colleagues.

* Understand the roles and functions of different staff within the Museum as well as the relationship between the departments and how they all function together to comprise the organization.

Requirements

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