SCRAMBLING YOUR EGGS

So the age old question is “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I, of course, think the question should be “which do I EAT first, the chicken or the egg?”  But for lots of my readers who are facing graduation or career change, the question is “How do I get a job that requires experience if I can’t get a job to get the experience required?”  Tough question.  This next call might provide at least one answer…

Check out this Call for Applications for an Internship at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit (MOCAD).  There is a rapidly approaching deadline in December, but if you don’t make that one, there are always the April and August deadlines.  Take a look…

CALL for APPLICATIONS:
Internship at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

The Internship Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) offers participants “hands on” training in the museum profession and a comprehensive overview of museum operations. Interns also gain insight into the national and international world of contemporary art.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit Internship Program welcomes students and recent graduates who wish to broaden thir education and professional experience by working and learning in a not-for-profit museum.  All MOCAD departments offer experiential education in a challenging, hands-on environment in exchange for a substantive contribution from talented and interested individuals.

The Museum presents an ambitious schedule of cutting-edge exhibitions as well as educational and outreach programs, and MOCAD interns have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of these programs and operations.

ELIGIBILITY:  You must be over the age of 18 to qualify for an internship at MOCAD.  Qualifications vary for each intern position and some positions may require college or graduate training and/or professional experience.  In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants.

PAYMENT:
When making your arrangements, please
keep in mind that internships are unpaid.

APPLICATION:
Download App (PDF). 

Interns must submit an intern application form along with two letters of recommendation from professors and/or previous employers, a resume and a cover letter.

Once your file is complete, please do not call the Intern Coordinator to check on the status of your application.  Only those applicants whom the departments are interested in interviewing will be contacted.  The Department Supervisor will notify selected interns of acceptance at least two weeks before the start of each cycle.

DEADLINES:  December 20, April 15, August 15.  There are three application deadlines and selection periods per year. Internships require a minimum commitment of fourteen hours per week for three months, during which time interns may complete a number of exclusive projects as well as daily assignments. Interns also participate in departmental meetings, special events, and various educational programs, as well as attend regular museum programming including artist talks, lectures, etc.

DEPARTMENTS:  Internships are available in the following departments:  Administration, Development, Education, Exhibitions, Graphic Design, Media Relations, Museum Store, Programming, and Special Events.  For details on the duties of an intern as they relate to each department, visit the Opportunities page.

DAYS & HOURS:  Interns must be able to work a minimum of two days per week/seven hours per day. The exact schedule will be determined with the department supervisor. Interns must be able to work a full term.

For all the details, visit the Opportunities page!