POSITION: Education Internship
TYPE: Part-time Hourly
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO: Manager of School and Educator Programs
SUMMARY: The Education Internship is a short-term role that supports the education team by assisting with administrative tasks, organizing supplies, and coordinating communication and logistics for studio programs, special events, and tours. The role also involves conducting research and preparing materials for current and upcoming exhibitions and programs to ensure the smooth execution of educational initiatives. Interns may also have the opportunity to learn how to facilitate tours, art making activities, and other programs as desired.
This internship is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in museum education, museum studies, nonprofit arts management, K–12 education, public programs, community engagement, or those curious about how art spaces serve the public through education and outreach.
SCHEDULE:
Hours: 10-20 hours per week, totaling 120 hours
Days: Tuesday to Friday
Time: Between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Note: This internship could begin as soon as January 2027. Some evening and weekend hours may be requested.
COMPENSATION: $15 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES
General Administrative Duties
- Assist with recordkeeping of department’s budget
- Oversee the education email inbox and redirect/answer emails from stakeholders
Studio Programs
- Assist in sending out class reminder emails to instructors with attendee lists
- Help manage class waitlists and fill spaces as needed
- Assist in confirming supply needs with instructors and organizing supply orders for purchase
- Support sending out surveys following the completion of classes
- Help create and submit check requests for approval for instructors who are not on payroll
- Assist in planning for studio programs in the next exhibition cycle
Special Events
- Communicate with vendors and community partners under guidance
- Help identify supply needs and organize supply orders for purchase
- Assist in developing event interactive activities and preparation of materials
- Assist in creating set-ups and schedules for day-of staff and volunteer coordination
- Support inclusivity initiatives at the museum, including preparing social stories for special events.
Tours
- Assist in creating calendar events for the building calendar
- Assist in scheduling volunteers and part-time educators for tour facilitation
- Organize supply orders for purchase and preparing art making materials
- Send post-visit surveys to group leaders
Exhibitions
- Conduct research for upcoming exhibitions and ARTlab Interactive Gallery displays
- Assist with restocking and re-ordering supplies for ARTlab
- Assist with preparing Family Gallery Guides for the main exhibitions on display
- Assist with organizing and installing community and youth exhibitions
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong interest in art, education, museums or non-profits
- Strong customer service and administrative skills
- Ability to assess priorities and manage multiple projects
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, creative approach to being imaginative, flexible, and resourceful
- Knowledge of modern computer programs (including Microsoft Suite)
- Experience working in youth-based programs and art studios, preferred
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods
- Ability to maintain continuous physical activity while working safely in an office and studio environment
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled, or intend to enroll in the upcoming semester, at a Virginia college or university. Must have a high school diploma and cannot have already completed their undergraduate degree.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License with a good driving record
- Background check is required.
Virginia MOCA strives for an inclusive work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage black, indigenous, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled or intending to enroll in the upcoming semester at a Virginia college or university
- High school diploma
- Must not have already completed an undergraduate degree
- Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record
- Successful completion of a background check
- Strong interest in art, education, museums, or nonprofits
- Strong customer service and administrative skills
- Ability to assess priorities and manage multiple projects
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, creative, flexible, and resourceful approach
- Knowledge of modern computer programs, including Microsoft Suite
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods
- Ability to maintain continuous physical activity safely in an office and studio environment
- Experience working in youth-based programs and art studios
What We Do
Virginia MOCA is a non-collecting contemporary art museum presenting locally relevant and nationally resonant exhibitions that invite visitors to explore our shared humanity through contemporary art. Driven by the belief that art can inspire, challenge, and connect us, the Museum features artists of international renown alongside exceptional regional talent, striving to spark conversation, inspire connection, and build a vibrant community through rotating exhibitions and dynamic programming.
