The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Marketing and Public Relations internship to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills.
The Kimbell Art Museum officially opened on October 4, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas. The works of art initially came from the Kimbell Art Foundation, founded in 1936. The Kimbell collection now is comprised of 350 works that not only epitomize their periods and movements but also touch individual high points of aesthetic beauty and historical importance. The Kimbell Art Museum is seeking a communications intern for Summer 2024.
The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects.
As a Kimbell intern, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Cohort orientation
- Monthly seminars and lunch-and-learns
- General exposure to the museum world and arts administration fields
- 4 free tickets to every Kimbell exhibition during internship
- Free admission to other museums with staff ID
- Free parking
- Discount in the Café and Museum Shops
Summer Internship Program Cycles
- Session Dates June 1-Aug. 15 (10 weeks or 150 hours)
- Applications Open March 1
- Applications Close March 31
Dates are subject to change
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
The application requires:
- A resume describing any work or extracurricular experiences
- A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship program
- An unofficial transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Two professional and two personal references
Is this internship paid?
Yes
How much per hour will the intern be paid?
$15
Are you willing to complete the forms necessary to allow students to receive course credit for this internship?
If you are seeking course credit, please consult with your college or university in advance.
Tell us the time period you would like the intern to work.
Spring 2024. June 1-Aug. 15 (10 weeks or 150 hours)
Contact Info:
pr@kimbellmuseum.org
Other:
To request an accommodation, or if you prefer to complete the application in an alternative format, please contact hr@kimbellmuseum.org.
Recommendation letters and required documents can be emailed to hr@kimbellmuseum.org.
You can find more information and the full application here.
There is no fee to apply to any of the internships.
Applicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.
