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Internships at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland provide hard-working
and dedicated individuals with rare, behind-the-scenes experience
and invaluable knowledge. Established in 1968, MOCA is a mid-sized,
non-collecting museum with a staff of under 25 full and part-time
employees. Our fast-paced, hands-on environment allows interns to
experience the interconnectedness of our different departments as
they collaboratively work to fulfill our mission of fostering an appreciation
for and understanding of the art and ideas of our time.
Interns should expect to work on a variety of daily assignments that
can include administrative tasks such as online research projects,
data entry, coordination of mailings, and word processing as well
as concentrated long-term projects.
PLEASE NOTE:
 A commitment of 8-16 hours per week is required
Each intern is expected to participate in at least
two special events per season, most of which occur during evenings and weekends.
MOCA internships are UNPAID
ACADEMIC CREDIT: MOCA participates in some cooperative education and/or
work-study programs. Specific terms of participation varies by school;
interested students should contact their college placement office
or academic advisor for more information.
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Intern Application
Process
Please submit the following information to MOCA for consideration:
a cover letter
indicating relevant work or academic experience
a resume
a completed application
for applicants
interested in receiving academic credit, include a description of
your school's specific requirements
one – two
letters of recommendation
a writing sample
any additional
relevant materials
Annual Application Guidelines are:
Summer Internship :: May-August
Apply by March 31
Fall Internship :: September-December
Apply by September 5
Winter/Spring Internship :: January-April
Apply by November 30
MOCA seeks diversity in its staff, interns and volunteers and provides
equal opportunity to its applicants.
E-mail your application here, or mail
it to:
MOCA Internship Coordinator
8501 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
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Internship Areas
Curatorial
Curatorial Interns at MOCA are passionate about contemporary art and willing to take
on diverse tasks. They actively contribute to all stages of the curatorial process by
assisting the Senior Curator in the research and production of exhibitions. Tasks will
include interacting with international artists and their representatives, preparing
correspondence to exhibition lenders and creating wall labels. Interns can expect to become
active contributors to the MOCA community and must be self-motivated, meticulous and creative
while possessing superior communication skills. The ideal candidate will have an art history
or fine art background, a proven talent for writing and a desire to be involved at the cutting
edge of contemporary art.
A major course of study in art history, particularly in the areas of contemporary or
twentieth century, is required.
Please include a writing sample with the application.
Development
Development Interns participate in all aspects of MOCA's membership program including
drafting grant proposals to corporations and foundations; conducting research assignments
on prospective funding sources; participating in the implementation of special events;
facilitating mailings for a number of different campaigns; and updating donor and prospect
files. Candidates should be detail oriented, self-motivated and possess excellent
communication, computer and administrative skills.
Please include a writing sample with the application.
Exhibition Interpretation and Tech-Based Initiatives
Interpretation Interns are integral members of the Curatorial and Education Department,
working with the Director of Education/Associate Curator and New Media Education Manager to
help develop and execute exhibition-related interpretive materials, talks and lectures, artist
programs, special events, and technology-based initiatives like cell-phone delivered podcasts and
web-based outreach. The Interpretation Interns’ projects have included researching upcoming exhibitions,
corresponding with artists and curators for upcoming events, creating web-based evaluations for artist
programs, assisting with web-based outreach, and leading interactive tours. General departmental duties
include a variety of clerical tasks. Interpretation Interns must possess superior writing,
interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Ideal candidates are self-starters who are
comfortable working independently and speaking in public.
Students studying in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education with a Museum focus, or New
Media/Technology are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency with social networking sites
and experience with podcasts is preferred.
Guest Services
Guest Services interns help to ensure a fabulous visitor experience. There is no such thing
as a typical day for this versatile intern, whose duties will include assisting with the management
and implementation of programs, special events and tours; greeting and interacting with multicultural
museum visitors; analyzing attendance trends; and assisting in the museum gift shop as needed.
Candidates must be outgoing with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a strong
interest in Contemporary Art. This internship is an excellent introduction for enthusiastic
individuals interested in a career in event management, guest services or hospitality.
Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communication Interns assist in creating visibility for the museum's
exhibitions and programs as well as in attracting new audiences. Interns conduct market
research and demographic analysis, facilitate mailings, update various databases, assist at
special events, maintain media files, scan articles and maintain archives of printed materials.
Marketing Interns must be able to work independently on both short-term and ongoing projects
in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; Candidates will possess strong written,
organizational, and computer skills.
A major course of study in Journalism, Marketing or Communication is required.
Special Events
Special Events Interns are in the enviable position of assisting in the planning and
coordination of a variety of exciting social functions. The ideal candidate should be
flexible, energetic, creative, and enthusiastic. Interns are involved in a wide variety
of tasks so they must have superior organizational and interpersonal skills, exceptional
attention to detail, excellent computer skills, and the ability to work both independently
and as a member of a team.
Youth and Family Education
Youth and Family Interns are integral members of the Education Department, working with the
Curator of Education to plan and execute K-12, family and docent programs at MOCA Cleveland.
The Youth and Family Interns’ projects have included creating teacher resource packets,
developing educational materials such as lesson plans, leading interactive tours, and performing
research assignments. General departmental duties include a variety of clerical tasks. Youth and
Family Interns must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills, be
self-starters and should be comfortable interacting with both children and adults.
Students currently in Art Education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous
experience working with children is essential to this position.
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