Internship - Exhibits - Spring 2021

Please submit cover letter and resume to volunteers@perotmuseum.org with a subject line of "Exhibits Internship Application". Please also submit an application found here.

The Exhibits department is committed to bringing and maintaining high-quality and engaging exhibitions to Museum guests. The Exhibits team is responsible for assessing and maintaining the quality and functionality of the Museum's permanent exhibits and temporary exhibitions. 

 

Exhibits interns will assist the Exhibits team with day-to-day activities as well as any special assignments and projects. Daily activities include maintenance and repair of exhibit halls, checking lighting, cleaning designated exhibit components and workspaces, and responding to exhibit breakdowns in addition to other activities. Interns will gain practical experience in the necessary activities required to keep a museum functional. Interns may also have the opportunity to interact with and gain experience with various departments, as the exhibits team commonly works across Museum departments in their normal activities.

 

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. A minimum of 60 hours is required to complete this internship.

 

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to volunteers@perotmuseum.org with a subject line of “Exhibits Internship Application”. Your cover letter should address how you are qualified for this position and what you hope to gain from this experience. Please be sure to include whether or not you plan on earning university credit for this internship and if your institution has specific requirements that need to be met. This is an unpaid internship.