Internships

Miami University Career Services

This page give you general information about Career Services at Miami University.

Miami University Career Services Classics Internships

This page lists various links and listings from Career Services that would pertain to internships focused on Classics, Classical Humanities, Latin, and Ancient Greek.

Miami University Art Museum Curatorial Internship

Internships available for Junior or Senior Art History (or relevant field of study) students at Miami University. Successful applicants will receive three credit hours for the unpaid internship. Two internships per semester are available and work period ranges from the first day to the last day of the semester. You will be expected to work 10 hours a week plus any volunteer hours. This semester-long internship includes research, writing, selecting objects for exhibitions, development of critical thinking skills, supervised handling of objects, learning about museum practices and possible meetings with artists and collectors. Students will learn about interpretation, thematic development of exhibitions, writing labels, text panel and gallery guide content, exhibition design, installation techniques and collection's management. This internship is a great resume builder for those who desire to pursue advanced degrees in art history, architecture, studio art, anthropology/archaeology, museum studies, or seeking positions in a museum or gallery following graduation. This internship can fulfill the requirements for ART391 Advance Research Methods or other departmental internships with permission. Contact Mr. Jason Shaiman, Curator of Exhibitions, for information and for an application.

The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Docent Program

Docents (guides) are needed at Pyramid Hill and will be trained concerning the art and other features offered. We have many programs for children and adults including meetings and tours. Volunteers are essential to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and to our community. Volunteers help keep Pyramid Hill operating costs down. But more importantly, by working with volunteers we are involving the community in our operations. Volunteers provide us with valuable input on activities and services, enabling us to enhance and expand our services without raising membership and admission fees.

Cincinnati Art Museum Internship Program

Educational credit may be available, check with school(s) for requirements. To apply for an internship position, please submit:

A cover letter describing your interest in the internship program, museum work and reasons for applying. Please include name, home and school addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail address.
A full résumé of education and employment history, including contact information for three references.
A list of all college-level course work.
Other information as specified in the position description.