June 1 – August 20, 2010

The 2010 summer intern(s) support the Education and Exhibition Directors. Tasks include assisting with childrens’ classes, docent tours, organizing classrooms and supplies and helping the studio managers when needed. Interns at the Kimball Art Center will also assist with the installation and de-installation of exhibitions throughout the summer. In addition, interns will learn front-of-the-house procedures such as properly answering phones, greeting visitors, helping with mailings and distributions and will be able to answer general questions about the center. Interns will have the opportunity to assist with the Kimball’s inaugural RELEVANT 2010 artist-in-residence program and will work at the 41st Park City Kimball Arts Festival. The internship will require 20 hours per week (flexible). From June 1 – 4 and July 29 – August 8, interns will be required to work 40 hours per week.

Skills:

Interns must be at least 18 years old and desire to better their knowledge of the visual arts and/or working toward an art related degree at a college level. Intern applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position requires great organizational, communication and customer service skills. An interest in visual arts is a must. Interns should be outgoing and willing to work with children and adults as well as with the staff at the Kimball Art Center. The Kimball Art Center seeks interns who are professional and can work both independently and collaboratively with staff, visitors and the community. Interns apply their enthusiasm, creativity and critical thinking skills to a wide range of projects under the supervision of the Education and Exhibitions Directors. Artistic abilities, CPR certification and fluency in another language are a plus.