The Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio, is looking for a curatorial intern, preferably someone currently a graduate student with a focus on museum studies or art history, for a paid position. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work extensively with the museum's renowned collection of decorative and sculptural glass objects. The Hirsch Glass Curatorial Intership, as it is known, involves assistance with exhibition planning and organization, as well as opportunities for research and writing about the glass collection.
Among the benefits, according to the offical notice of the position are "mentorship from the Curator of Glass and Decorative Arts and other curatorial staff; participation in the curatorial staff meetings; opportunity to collaboration with various departments from across the Museum, visitors and donors."
The preferred applicant will be fluent in a foreign language, familiar with original research practice, skilled with computers, and have extreme attention to detail with strong communication skills, innovative ideas, and a high degree of self-motivation. The postiion requires the ability to communicate effectively with the public as well as museum staff, and accuracy is valued in these exchanges.
More information about the internship is available via this PDF download. Those interested in applying should submit an nternship application or resume via email to jobs@toledomuseum.org with "internship" in the subject line.