Intern at the MAH

SPRING 2024 PROGRAMS INTERN

Dates: April- June 2024

Hours: 5-10 hours per week, depending on events schedule

Stipend: $1000 (awarded through the HAVC Department)

Reports to: Tahnee Henningsen, Programs Coordinator

Deadline to Apply for Spring 2024: March 31, 2024

As a Programs Intern, you will help to support the development and execution of a diverse range of exhibition-related and community programs. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program planning, coordination, and implementation within a vibrant cultural institution. In addition, you will have the support of the entire MAH staff to help you grow as you navigate your future career or educational options. This opportunity is available to students from all backgrounds. While at the MAH, you will have a working space with plenty of resources to bring your ideas to life. Additionally, you have a great network of staff. Explore our website and learn about the work we do in order to grow a more connected Santa Cruz community.

How to Apply:

• Read the application carefully, you must be available to come to the MAH a minimum of five hours per week, Monday- Friday, and occasionally support weekend events, including Race Through Time and Pride Family Day.

• Must be a UCSC History of Art and Visual Culture (HAVC) major or minor.

• Write a cover letter.

• Include a resume.

• Share your availability or class schedule during Spring 2024.

• Send the above information to Tahnee Henningsen, Programs Coordinator, at tahnee@santacruzmah.org with the subject line: Programs Internship

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Position Summary

Thank you for your interest in an internship at the MAH! As an Programs Intern, you will be a part of the brainstorming and production of MAH public programs. You will produce promotional materials, learn about event creation and be onsite support during MAH Spring events.

This opportunity provides an experience for those with a strong interest in pursuing a career in a creative arts organization. While at the MAH, you will have a working space with plenty of resources to bring your ideas to life. Additionally, you have a great network of staff.

Explore our website and learn about the work we do in order to grow a more connected Santa Cruz community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support MAH Programming, including but not limited to;

  • Race Through Time, May 4, 2024

  • Pride Family Day, June 2, 2024

  • Upcoming exhibition related events for Richard Mayhew: Inner Terrain, Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley, Of Love & Revelation: Learning Photography from the Land

• Create promotional materials for programs.

• Engage with the community through outreach, hosting MAH pop-up booths at Farmer’s Markets and community events.

• Lead exhibition tours on First Fridays (April 5, May 3, and June 7).

• Work collaboratively with MAH staff.

• Assist in brainstorming, planning, and researching public programming.

• Actively and enthusiastically represent the Museum in the community.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to tahnee@santacruzmah.org with the subject line: Programs Internship by March 31, 2024.

THIS INTERNSHIP IS CLOSE NOW--please check back in the fall 2024!

Dates: April-June 2024
Hours: 8-10 hours a week
Days: Tuesdays - Thursdays, 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Reports to: Oscar Paz, Education & Outreach Manager
Deadline to apply for Spring 2024: March 22, 2024
Position Summary:
As an Education Intern, you will lead interactive school field trips that blend Santa Cruz history with art-making. You will prepare dynamic exhibition-driven activities, lead insightful discussions, and engage with the community through learning. You will assist with curriculum development, event planning, public speaking, and delivering accurate information to groups of various ages and backgrounds. In addition, you will have the support of the entire MAH staff to help you grow as you navigate your future career or educational options. This opportunity is available to students from all backgrounds. While at the MAH, you will have a working space with plenty of resources to bring your ideas to life. Additionally, you have a great network of staff. Explore our website and learn about the work we do in order to grow a more connected Santa Cruz community. How to Apply:

• Read the application carefully, you must be available to come to the MAH twice a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Must be enrolled in school and eligible for independent study.
• Write a cover letter.
• Include a resume.
• Share your availability or class schedule during Spring 2024 (you may apply for an entire year or two seasons).
• Send the above information to Oscar Paz, Education & Outreach Manager, at oscar@santacruzmah.org with the subject line: Educational Programs Internship