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Internships at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland provide hard-working
and dedicated individuals with rare, behind-the-scenes experience
and invaluable knowledge. Established in 1968, MOCA is a mid-sized,
non-collecting museum with a staff of under 25 full and part-time
employees. Our fast-paced, hands-on environment allows interns to
experience the interconnectedness of our different departments as
they collaboratively work to fulfill our mission of fostering an appreciation
for and understanding of the art and ideas of our time.
Interns should expect to work on a variety of daily assignments that
can include administrative tasks such as online research projects,
data entry, coordination of mailings, and word processing as well
as concentrated long-term projects.
PLEASE NOTE:
All MOCA internships are UNPAID positions.
ACADEMIC CREDIT: MOCA participates in some cooperative education and/or
work-study programs. Specific terms of participation varies by school;
interested students should contact their college placement office
or academic advisor for more information.
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Intern Application
Process
Please submit the following information to MOCA for consideration:
 a cover letter
indicating relevant work or academic experience
a resume
a completed application
for applicants
interested in receiving academic credit, include a description of
your school's specific requirements
one – two
letters of recommendation
a writing sample
any additional
relevant materials
Annual Application Guidelines are:
Summer Internship :: May-August
Apply by March 31
Fall Internship :: September-December
Apply by July 31
Winter/Spring Internship :: January-April
Apply by November 30
MOCA seeks diversity in its staff, interns and volunteers and provides
equal opportunity to its applicants.
E-mail your application here, or mail
it to:
MOCA Internship Coordinator
8501 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
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Internship Areas
Curatorial Internship
Curatorial Interns assist with exhibition research including preparing correspondence to
exhibition lenders and interacting with artists and representatives. Administrative tasks
include creating wall labels, data entry, photocopying and typing. Candidates must be self-motivated,
detail-oriented and creative problem solvers, possessing excellent organizational and computer
skills. A background in art history, particularly in the areas of contemporary or twentieth century,
is strongly preferred. Please include writing samples with the application.
A commitment of 8-16 hours per week is required.
This is an unpaid internship.
Development Internship
Development Interns participate in all aspects of MOCA's membership program including
assisting in preparation of grant proposals; assisting with and participating in special
events; coordinating research assignments; facilitating mailings for a number of different
campaigns; and updating donor and prospect files. Candidates should be detail oriented,
self-motivated and have excellent computer and administrative skills including familiarity
with Microsoft Word and Excel software.
We ask that our interns plan to work 15-20 hours (2-3 days) per week. Additional hours outside the normal
working day may be asked for based upon upcoming events.
This is an unpaid internship.
Education Internship
Education Interns participate in exciting family and school programs as well as docent
education and training. Interns have the opportunity to assemble teacher resource packets,
develop educational materials and perform research assignments. General departmental duties
include preparation of mailings and a variety of clerical tasks. Education Interns must
possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills, and should be comfortable
interacting with both children and adults. A strong interest in art education and previous
experience working with children are essential to this position.
A commitment of 8-16 hours per week is required.
This is an unpaid internship.
Guest Services Internship
Guest Services interns are an important aspect of MOCA’s visitor oriented team, helping
to ensure a positive guest experience. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with
all museum departments while assisting with the implementation of programs, special events
and tours. Duties will include greeting and orienting museum visitors, analyzing attendance
trends, assisting with special events, working in Art Space; the museum gift shop, and assisting
with answering the main phone line. Candidates must be outgoing, comfortable interacting with
guests, possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and have a strong interest in
Contemporary Art. This internship is an excellent introduction for enthusiastic individuals
interested in a career in hospitality, guest services or event management.
Must be able to work two events per season and 8 hours per week during normal business hours.
This is an unpaid internship.
Marketing and Communications Internship
Marketing and Communication Interns assist in creating visibility for the museum's
exhibitions and programs as well as in attracting new audiences. Interns facilitate
mailings, make updates to various databases, assist at special events including MOCA Mix
performance and Openings, maintain media files, scan articles, maintain archives of printed
materials and other duties as assigned. Marketing Interns must be responsible, able to
work independently on both short-term and ongoing projects, and have excellent organizational,
interpersonal, and computer skills.
A commitment of 8-16 hours per week is required.
This is an unpaid internship.
Special Events Internship
Special Events Interns are in the enviable position of assisting in the planning and coordination
of a variety of exciting social functions. The ideal candidate should be flexible, energetic,
creative, and enthusiastic. Interns are involved in a wide variety of tasks so they must have
superior organizational and interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent
computer skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
A commitment of 8-16 hours per week is required.
This is an unpaid internship.
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