Employment at DeCordova

Please note: DeCordova does not accept or retain general applications for employment. Individuals must apply for specific, open positions.

DeCordova is an equal opportunity employer.

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Administrative

Director of External Affairs
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Function Manager
This is a part time position with variable hours. Functions take place in the evenings from 4:30pm until 10pm or midnight depending on the night of the week. The Function Manager reports to the Events Coordinator and is charged with supervising all aspects of rental and museum-hosted events including management of caterers and security guards ensuring that each event runs smoothly and that museum policies and security are safeguarded.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have an ability to deal confidently and politely with the public, the vendors, and his or her colleagues, while being flexible, tactful and clear about museum policies.

Please send your information to:
Barbara Barry Hawtrey, Events Coordinator
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
bbarry@decordova.org

Curatorial

Curatorial Internships
Curatorial interns at DeCordova engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Interns work closely with staff curators and registrar, and help to install exhibitions, update collection files, maintain records, process loans of artwork, organize daily office operations, and conduct art historical research related to exhibitions or the Permanent Collection.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Art History or Museum Studies, or undergraduate students in Art History (juniors and seniors only) with strong organizational abilities and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Museum: A car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, 2 days/week minimum commitment.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Curator Nick Capasso. Please apply at least three months in advance, as positions fill rapidly. For further information, contact the Curatorial Fellow at 781/259-3627 or curatorialfellow@decordova.org. EOE

Corporate

Head of the Corporate Program
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Corporate Art Loan Program –CALL FOR ARTISTS
DeCordova Museum seeks Boston-area artists to loan 2-dimensional artwork for exhibitions within Boston-area corporations. To apply send artist’s resume and ten to twenty slides or digital images to: Corporate Program, DeCordova Museum , 51 Sandy Pond Road , Lincoln , MA 01773 . Please include SASE for return of your materials. Click here to learn more about DeCordova's Corporate Art Loan Program.

Education

Intern –Adult and Youth Programs
The Adult and Youth Programs interns at DeCordova’s Education Department engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Reporting to the Head of Adult Programs and Head of Youth and Family Programs, Interns work closely with education staff to generate classes and workshops, work on special programming, assist in the purchasing of supplies, organize daily office operations, and conduct survey based research and data collection.

DeCordova Museum seeks self-motivated interns, graduate students in Museum Education, Museum Studies, or Art History undergraduate students in Museum Studies (juniors and seniors only) with strong organizational abilities and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova Museum : A car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, two days/week minimum commitment.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Head of Youth and Family Programs Lynn Thomson or DeCordova Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

Marketing and Public Relations

Marketing Internships
DeCordova’s Marketing and Public Relations interns assist in various aspects of information distribution including the writing of press releases and announcements. Based on their level of experience, interns may provide general public relations support for Museum activities including: special events and projects, The Museum School, The Café @ DeCordova, and The Store @ DeCordova. Other duties may include the maintenance of the Museum’s newsclip files, electronic images, and the distribution of specified materials. Interns work directly with the Director of Marketing and Public Relations and will leave with a portfolio of writing samples, project plans, and clips.Self-motivated candidates pursuing graduate or undergraduate (seniors only, please) degrees in Art History, Museum Studies, or Marketing/Communications programs are encouraged to apply. Intern candidates must have strong writing, organizational, and computer skills. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid, volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves DeCordova: a car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters, two days/week commitment. \

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Corey Cronin. Please apply at least three months in advance, as positions fill rapidly. EOE

Visitor Services

There are no positions available in Visitor Services at this time.

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