Careers and Internships
Work with Us
Working at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is an exciting, challenging, rewarding and unique opportunity to impact Northeast Indiana with a world-class museum experience. For each of our open positions, in addition to the education and experience listed, we look for enthusiastic individuals with positive attitudes that have the desire to improve quality of life in Northeast Indiana. We structure our interviews to find people who care about others and who will contribute to a constructive and healthy work environment. Additionally, the people we look for are creative problem solvers and motivated to create excellent work.
OPEN POSITIONS
Volunteer Children's Docent
DEPARTMENT
Education
REPORTS TO
Education Staff
STATUS
Part time, volunteer.
SUMMARY
Docents are essential volunteers who welcome our youngest visitors into the museum by facilitating engaging learning experiences in the galleries. Through twice-monthly training sessions, docents become adept at guiding students in close looking, thoughtful conversation, and interactive activities related to works of art. While their primary responsibility is leading school tours, docents also occasionally assist with family activities on evenings and weekends. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the museum, work with children, and contribute to the community. All finalists for this position must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Apply Here: Volunteer Docent Application
Internships
Internships at FWMoA are open to college and graduate students and recent graduates. Students desiring academic credit for their internship must arrange for it themselves with their academic institution. To correspond with class or work, interns can arrange flexible schedules; however, some night and weekend hours may be required during special events.
DEPARTMENT
Education
REPORTS TO
Director of Education
STATUS
Part time, paid intern. $12 per hour, 16 hours per week for 14 weeks.
APPLICATION
Apply by sending cover letter and resume to Alyssa Dumire, Director of Education, at [email protected].
SUMMARY
The Education Internship provides an overview of the education department, with an emphasis on school programs. FWMoA serves PreK-12 students and their educators through on- and off-site programming, often providing our youngest visitors with their first formal introduction to visual art. The intern will gain experience implementing these programs and interacting with students through a variety of interpretive techniques. They will also assist with administering our region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the premiere recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12. The intern will build a foundation for visual arts education beyond the traditional classroom setting, while gaining a working knowledge of the museum’s inner functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, the ability to work both independently and within a team, and be receptive to feedback.
Priority will be given to juniors, seniors, and recent graduates in all areas of study, but applicants should have a demonstrated interest in art, art history, education, or related fields.
The application period for this position is now open. Application deadline is November 22, with a start date in January 2025.
Teen Council
DEPARTMENT
Education
REPORTS TO
Children’s Education Staff
STATUS
Student volunteer.
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Semester Internship, open to area high school students. One intern per semester (fall and spring) will be selected. This is an unpaid (volunteer) position.
Teen Interns gain a working understanding of how a museum functions and the various roles of different museum careers with a focus on the education department. The intern may observe or assist with tours, help create educational activities for the galleries, gather research about upcoming exhibitions and teaching strategies, or complete other projects driven by individual interests.
Candidates should have an interest in art and sharing it with the community and be somewhat comfortable speaking in front of a small group. Priority will be given to rising juniors and seniors. Selected candidates must pass a background check before beginning their internship.
Hours are flexible but must fall between regular working hours, generally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and optionally the first Thursday of the month from 5-6:30 pm.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL SEMESTER: April 24. All candidates will be contacted by April 29.