"AMOCA :: American Museum of Ceramic Art" :: Getty Internship 2008 :: It is the mission of the American Museum of Ceramic Art to educate by presenting, collecting and preserving significant ceramic achievements of the world's cultures from ancient times to the present and through aesthetic and technical study to develop a deeper understanding of cultural, values and traditions.

Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internship at AMOCA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 7th, 2008
The American Museum of Ceramic Art is proud to offer one summer internship, sponsored by the Getty Grant Program of the J. Paul Getty Trust. This is an opportunity to receive training in all aspects of exhibition organization and installation, to assist with educational materials, to work with the curator on promotion and marketing, and to work with AMOCA's growing ceramic collection. The goal of the Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Internship is to provide exposure to those professions related to museums and visual art organizations of the Los Angeles area. The internship will run for ten consecutive weeks and pay a stipend of $3,500.00 (before tax) on a bi-monthly basis.

ELIGIBILITY:
The Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internship at the American Museum of Ceramic Art is intended specifically for outstanding students who are members of groups currently underrepresented in museum professions and fields related to the visual arts and humanities. According to the Getty guidelines, these internships are "intended for members of groups underrepresented in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, particularly individuals of African American, Asian, Latino-Hispanic, and Pacific Islander descent." Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated previous commitment to the visual arts; however, art appreciation is a plus. Interns must provide their own housing and transportation. Strong organizational, computer, and writing skills are a must.

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates who:

Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County
Will have completed at least one semester of college by June 2008
Will not graduate before December 2008
Applicant must be of African-American, Asian, Latino, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent.
Will be available for ten consecutive weeks of full-time work (40 hrs/wk, Tues. – Sat.) between the dates of June 10th and August 22nd.
Applicant must be able to provide original documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the curator, the intern will assist with all aspects of maintaining the summer exhibition, Pueblo Clay, America's First Pottery, May 17th – July 12th and Diversity in Clay, July 26th – August 16th, including organizing educational tours, keeping attendance statistics, acting as a resource person during open hours, and assisting with special events such as the Native American Art Market. The intern will spend the majority of his/her time assisting with all planning phases of the Fall exhibition, Robert Sperry, Bright Abyss, August 30th – November 8th, 2008: helping the curator with research, producing written materials, selecting items for exhibition, securing loan forms, completing condition reports, proofing exhibition announcements, compiling targeted mailing lists, planning educational tours, and producing labels and wall text. The intern will also assist in important routine tasks, such as monitoring the front desk, selling books, filing, phones, database entry, and website modifications.

HOW TO APPLY: E-mail or send the following to AMOCA, 340 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766:

1) A resume; 2) Names and phone numbers of 2 references; and 3) A cover letter describing the academic and work experience that qualifies you for the internship.

For more information, call 909-865-3146 or e-mail: frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org.