INTERNSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

Beginning Fall Semester 2024, and running through Spring Semester 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is offering a paid research internship position in their Curatorial Department. Open to University of North Florida undergraduate students. With the support from the Cummer Family Foundation.

The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered, will reassemble core works from a forgotten but seminal Modernist exhibition mounted in March 1924 by the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville and the newly founded Jacksonville Fine Arts Society (now MOCA). It will tell several related stories of essential importance to the history of women in Modern art, the introduction of Modernism to the American South, and the ideas and relationships shaping American art in the mid-1920s. The title is a nod to the 1913 Armory Show (also known as the International Exhibition of Modern Art) held in New York that, organized by the Association of American Painters and Sculptors. propelled the Modern art movement in America. In the same way, the 1924 Women’s Club Exhibition in Jacksonville marked the beginning of Modern art in the South. The exhibition included nearly 200 works by more than eighty cutting edge Modernist artists, including George Ault, Peggy Bacon, Charles DeMuth, John Dos Passos, Wood Gaylor, Marsden Hartley, Thomas Hart Benton, Walt Kuhn, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, and many more. Nearly one-third of the exhibiting artists were women. Beyond its contribution to understanding a forgotten regional history of American art, this exhibition will be an opportunity to reconsider both the neglected work of influential women artists and some of the now canonical artworks that shaped Modern art in America in the early twentieth century.

DESCRIPTION

This program is intended to give the opportunity to students to participate and support scholarly research related to the upcoming exhibition at MOCA Jacksonville, called The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered.

Under the guidance of Dr. P. Scott Brown, Guest Curator of the exhibition, and MOCA Senior Curator Ylva Rouse, the students will assist in conducting in-depth, art historical investigation connected with the exhibition. The candidates will work with MOCA Curatorial staff to research the artists and works of art, participate in the preparation of the exhibition, and contribute to the didactic material to be included in the catalogue and the galleries.

This transformative learning experience is aimed at providing undergraduate students with tools, skills, and experiences that will shape their future dissertation research and prepare them for further work as faculty, as well as for positions in museums, libraries, or other research settings.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Student applications will open Monday, June 3 and close on Friday, August 9, 2024. The Fellowship will begin Fall Semester 2024, and continue through the following Spring Semester 2025. Student applicants should be considered active UNF students.

ACADEMIC CREDIT AND STIPEND INFORMATION

To best accommodate student financial and curricular needs, students will be able to choose between a non-academic credit option or an academic credit option. In conjunction with their faculty mentor and/or department chair, student applicants should determine the best fit for their major and program of study. The academic credit option will result in the student being charged applicable tuition and fees; however, the student will receive research or internship academic credits that are required in some majors. The non-academic credit option does not grant academic credits and the student will not incur tuition and fee charges.

The selected students will receive a stipend of $2,000 ($1,000 per term). The stipend will be disbursed at the end of each term. (Note that stipends are considered a form of taxable income and are subject to tax.)

To apply the candidate must:

• Use the following Qualtrics link: https://survey.unf.edu/jfe/form/SV_ctEA2giy4kAzwsS
• Be enrolled and in good standing;
• Discuss with their professor and/or department chair to ensure the internship meets their program requirements;

Submit your application through the Qualtrics link provided, including:

• A resumé with GPA, graduation focus and expected date, awards, community service, contact information (telephone and email)
• Three references (telephone and email). One of the references must be a current professor.
• Letter outlining your interest in Art History and reasons for your interest in the post (500 words max.)

APPLY NOW

Please direct any questions to Minji Ku, Curatorial Assistant at MOCA, Minji.Ku@unf.edu.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Works closely with the curatorial team managing the Museum’s Permanent Collection and facilitating the exhibitions program.

Specific responsibilities might include:

• Work with curators in managing physical and computerized records for the Permanent Collection
• Research artists in the collection and exhibition projects
• Assist in collection inventory, photography, and digitizing of works in the Permanent Collection
• Some art handling and gallery preparation with supervision from the curatorial team

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have an interest and preferably some background in the arts and in learning about aspects of art collection management, exhibition curation, experience with Windows-based software systems, some database experience helpful, administrative skills to handle paperwork, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of eight to ten hours per week.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

One Curatorial Intern is chosen per semester.

For more information or to apply email mocacuratorial@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the coordinator of membership engagement and the assistant director of development, the development intern will undertake fundraising initiatives to support the museum and assist with membership operations. While open to all colleges and degree paths, the ideal candidate for this role will be interested in gaining real-world experience in non-profit management, business development, and networking.

Specific responsibilities might include:

• Checking in with the coordinator of membership engagement and/or the assistant director of development each day the intern is on duty.
• Fostering strong relationships with current and lapsed members and donors.
• Representing MOCA Jacksonville at events inside and outside the Museum when available.
• Assisting with membership operations.
• Maintaining relationships with community partners.
• Completing other relevant assignments given each week.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should feel comfortable engaging with MOCA members, donors, and community partners both over the phone and in person. They should also have basic computer skills (including Microsoft office) strong communication skills, punctuality, dependability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

TIME COMMITMENT

Fifteen hours per week. Schedule can be customized to the intern’s class schedule. Shifts must occur between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Occasional Friday evening and Saturday daytime events and 5-9 P.M. during Downtown Art Walk on the first Wednesday of each month depending on the intern’s availability.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

More than one intern could be chosen if the candidates are qualified.

For more information or to apply, email Assistant Director of Development Shannon Cullen-Brosonski at s.brosonski@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Intern responsibilities include office support work, participation in our camp program, student tours, outreach activities, and collaboration with the education department to design and execute a project, which will be the core piece the intern’s contribution to the Museum.

Sample projects might include:

• Designing a set of simple hands-on art-making projects which make connections between our collection and our hands-on space for children, families, or adult team building
• Researching and proposing possibilities for making MOCA Jacksonville more accessible to diverse populations
• Creating one or a series of one-hour slideshow presentations highlighting the movements and history of an artist and/or works in our collection for the purpose of initiating docents
• Researching Free Choice Learning and creating a simple one- or two-hour training program for volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in art history, education, arts administration, art education, art therapy or museum studies. Previous classroom experience is a must. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with students of all ages.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of the internship will be based upon the objectives set when the intern proposes his or her unique project and by criteria of average Museum employment expectations. If the student is receiving academic credit, the college/university must identify the criteria necessary for academic credit.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of ten hours per week.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

More than one intern could be chosen if the candidates are qualified.

For more information or to apply email Director of Education Matthew Patterson at matthew.patterson@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the director of communications, the marketing intern will write for the MOCA Jacksonville website and assist with marketing/promotion activities and events.

Specific responsibilities might include:

• Checking in with the director of communications each day the intern is on duty
• Completing assignments given each week
• Researching and writing blog posts and other assignments
• Assisting with social media
• Representing MOCA Jacksonville at events inside and outside the museum
• Managing and updating a database of media contacts
• Ensuring diversity in age, gender, race, ethnicity, and ability in coverage
• Finding compelling and innovative ways to complete assignments
• Maintaining accuracy in all communications
• Dressing appropriately for museum business

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have advanced writing skills with excellent attention to detail in spelling, grammar, style, and accuracy; strong smart phone photography skills; expert computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; strong communication skills; punctuality; dependability; and an entrepreneurial spirit.

TIME COMMITMENT

Fifteen hours per week. Schedule can be customized to the intern’s class schedule. Shifts must occur between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. weekdays. Occasional Friday evening and Saturday daytime events and 5-9 P.M. during Downtown Art Walk on the first Wednesday of each month will be negotiated depending on the intern’s availability.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

More than one intern could be chosen if the candidates are qualified.

For more information or to apply, email Director of Marketing and Communications Amber Sesnick at amber.sesnick@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position provides office, research, and interpretive support to the Curatorial staff. The intern will be responsible for researching MOCA collections as well as loaned works in order to compose interpretive material such as gallery guides and audio tours for upcoming exhibitions. The Research and Interpretation Intern will also assist MOCA staff in editing museum exhibitions-related publications.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in art history, art education, arts administration, or museum studies. The ideal candidate will have research experience and excellent writing and editing skills. Organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines are a must.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of ten hours per week.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

One Research and Interpretation intern is chosen per semester.

For more information or to apply email mocacuratorial@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position provides classroom and administrative support to MOCA’s Education Staff. The intern will assist in designing and executing educational art projects, classroom management, and registration administration. Interns will have the opportunity to design and execute a project which will be his/her core contribution to the museum.

Specific responsibilities might include:

• Designing a set of simple hands-on art-making project related to collections or current exhibitions and art education goal
• Researching and proposing possibilities for making MOCA Jacksonville more accessible to diverse populations
• Finding outreach opportunities for camp marketing

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in art history, education, arts administration, art education, art therapy or museum studies. Previous classroom experience is a must. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with students of all ages.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of the internship will be based upon the objectives set when the intern proposes his or her unique project and by criteria of average Museum employment expectations. If the student is receiving academic credit, the college/university must identify the criteria necessary for academic credit.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of twenty hours per week.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

Up to six Summer Camp Program Interns may be hired during the summer semester.

For more information or to apply email Director of Education Matthew Patterson at matthew.patterson@unf.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Work closely with the department directors for one or more weeks at a time.

Specific responsibilities might include:

• Work with curator in managing physical and computerized records for the Permanent Collection. Responsibilities may include some art handling and gallery preparation with supervision from the curatorial team
• Work with the education department to participate in our summer camp program, student tours, and outreach activities and some office support work
• Under the direction of the development team, general tasks include marketing/promotion activities, fundraising mailings, and special events.
• Work with marketing team to write blog posts, social media posts, and media releases.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have an interest in and preferably some background in the arts and experience with Windows-based software systems, some database experience helpful, administrative skills to handle paperwork, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of ten hours per week.

NUMBER OF INTERNS

More than one intern could be chosen if the candidates are qualified.

For more information or to apply email hellomoca@unf.edu.