MARKETING INTERN

Title: Marketing Intern (Fall 2026)

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Chief Engagement Officer

Job Type: Part-time Internship

Pay: Unpaid

Interns needed:  1
Dates: Start date and end dates to be determined with supervisor
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week 

Please note: All internship positions are for course credit only. Interns must be currently enrolled college or university students.

Summary:
SAMA’s Intern will support the Museum’s Marketing department with targeted projects that will give them a unique perspective on the department’s day-to-day and long-term responsibilities. These projects include:

• Conducting research on current and upcoming special exhibitions
• Conducting research on artworks and artists in SAMA’s permanent collection
• Draft compelling social media content to engage diverse audiences with SAMA's collection and exhibitions
• Create a series of short-form videos tailored for the Museum’s digital platforms

Learning Objectives/Responsibilities:

By the conclusion of the internship, the intern should expect to:

• Learn about the varied responsibilities of SAMA’s individual departments, with a special understanding of the Marketing department
• Gain hands-on creative and administrative experience at a major non-profit arts organization
• Enhance knowledge of Museum best practices and how various departments collaborate to achieve institutional goals
• Learn about SAMA’s extensive collection
• Draft content for the Museum’s various social media platforms
• Create a series of short-form videos tailored for the Museum’s digital platforms
• Contribute innovative ideas to promote SAMA’s exhibitions and programs to new and existing audiences
• Draft press releases for upcoming events

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a flexible environment
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts or cultural institutions preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) is a plus
• Interest in photography or/and videography is a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of the position described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully.

• Walking, bending, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and work in a multi-level building.

About the San Antonio Museum of Art  

The mission of the San Antonio Museum of Art is to bring people together with art by collecting, preserving, and presenting significant works of art representing a broad range of history and cultures, advancing human connection and understanding, and inspiring curiosity, creativity, and discovery. The Museum houses more than 30,000 objects that represent cultures from around the world. Some of the regions represented are the Ancient Mediterranean, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. The Museum also has an ever-increasing collection of Modern & Contemporary art.

Since opening in 1981, the San Antonio Museum of Art has mentored and/or trained more than 1000 interns, docents, and other volunteers. Interns play an essential role at SAMA and gain valuable experience for future course study and careers in non-profit arts and administration. 

http://www.samuseum.org  

EEO Statement:

San Antonio Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role.  Therefore, if much of this job posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. 

 SAMA is committed to equal employment opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.