The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) uses the visual arts as a point of departure for exploring new artistic production across a variety of disciplines. Through exhibitions and programming, MoCADA incites dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the African Diaspora, and fosters a dynamic space for the creation and continuous evolution of culture.
The dynamics of an evolving non-profit organization lends itself to unlimited growth, creativity and potential. Each year, MoCADA hosts 8-10 high school and college interns throughout the year in order to provide hands-on experience working at a non-profit arts institution. Internships are unpaid, although paid internships are available on a limited basis. MoCADA also welcomes the opportunity to work with educational institutions to offer academic credit.
MoCADA’s internship program offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to broaden their educational and professional experiences. Interns are encouraged to think about what it means to create a legacy that will ultimately benefit their communities. While at MoCADA, interns receive the unique and challenging experience of working in a smaller institution, where departments overlap and a small number of individuals are working together on numerous projects. Interns are able to take their experiences and knowledge and translate them into the global landscape. It is MoCADA’s hope to create a network of interns that continue to support the mission of furthering awareness of the African Diaspora in whatever endeavors they may embark upon.
Interns must commit to a work schedule of at least 3 days per week, as well as attendance at all MoCADA events unless otherwise specified, which may include nights and weekends. MoCADA’s Internship Program also includes Field Trips, Artist Lectures, and Professional Development Brown-Bag Lunch Conversations and Workshops.
In order to increase diversity in professions related to museum administration and the visual arts, MoCADA seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants.
MoCADA is also a host for Studio in a School’s Summer Arts Intern Program. Visit www.artsintern.org for more information.
Internship Cycles & Application Deadlines
Spring (January-May): Applications Due November 15
Summer (May-August): Applications Due April 1
Fall (September-December): Applications Due July 15
Internship Position Descriptions, Summer 2013
Curatorial Arts Intern
The Exhibitions Department’s Arts Intern will serve as a Curatorial Assistant on MoCADA’s summer exhibition, as well as our Public Art exhibition (curated in collaboration with Kendal Henry). She/he will work closely with the Exhibitions Director to plan an accompanying artist talk for the exhibition, as well as assist in creating a catalog and planning an opening celebration. The intern will be able to work on the exhibition from its installation to its archival documentation, and have first-hand involvement with all exhibition-related materials and programming.
Requirements
Excellent writing skills
Extremely detail oriented
Strong skills in executing research projects from start to finish
Adept at creating systems for organizing and presenting information
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and comfortable reaching out for help when needed and asking questions
Interested in gaining experience in the contemporary art world of NYC
To apply for this position, please see qualifications and instructions on the Arts Intern website: www.artsintern.org
Community Programming Arts Intern
The Community Program Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with the Community Programming Director during the department’s busiest season, focusing on monthly block parties and leading up to curating and executing Soul of Brooklyn Week, June 3-11, a series of events hosted throughout central Brooklyn. The intern will also help with coordinating logistics and staffing our annual KIDFlix Film Festival, and planning MoCADA’s “Journey Home” program, a trip to Kenya scheduled for September.
The intern will be organized, outgoing, and comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. She/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as with a group. She/he must be comfortable in a management position and with large, outdoor events. The intern must be available on Saturdays.
To apply for this position, please see qualifications and instructions on the Arts Intern website: www.artsintern.org
Education Intern
The Education Department’s Intern will work toward the production of our annual MoCADA Apprenticeship Program (MAP), a three-week art intensive summer program designed to enhance 25 students’ creative skills by immersing them in a college-level fine arts environment. In partnership with the Art Department at LIU Brooklyn (Long Island University), MAP offers support on all levels, including portfolio building, networking and studio instruction. This summer will mark MAP’s third year, and as such we hope to grow the program in this year with the help of our Arts Intern. In addition to focusing on all aspects of this program, the intern will assist the Education Director and Education Coordinator in planning and executing educational programs related to the summer exhibitions, as well as preparing for MoCADA’s Artists-in-Schools program, which begins in the fall.
Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, outgoing, self-motivated, extremely interested in museum education and or/arts administration, and have a sense of humor.
Marketing Intern
The Marketing Intern will assist with attracting and sustaining new audiences, generating attendance, and creating marketing strategies. Other duties include assistance with creating, promoting, and evaluating Museum marketing initiatives as well as assisting the marketing department in promoting Museum events and programs. This may include performing market research, contacting constituents via phone or e-mail, distributing collateral materials, creating and/or staffing promotional events, and managing the website. The intern will assist building relationships with our online community via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and communicating upcoming and current MoCADA exhibitions, events, and educational programming.
Requirements:
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with Photoshop, and/or InDesign preferred
Social media proficiency
Experience with website content management a plus
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete and submit the following:
Application form
Résumé
One professional letter of recommendation
School requirements for college credit (if applicable)
Internships
Internships at MoCADA
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) uses the visual arts as a point of departure for exploring new artistic production across a variety of disciplines. Through exhibitions and programming, MoCADA incites dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the African Diaspora, and fosters a dynamic space for the creation and continuous evolution of culture.
The dynamics of an evolving non-profit organization lends itself to unlimited growth, creativity and potential. Each year, MoCADA hosts 8-10 high school and college interns throughout the year in order to provide hands-on experience working at a non-profit arts institution. Internships are unpaid, although paid internships are available on a limited basis. MoCADA also welcomes the opportunity to work with educational institutions to offer academic credit.
MoCADA’s internship program offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to broaden their educational and professional experiences. Interns are encouraged to think about what it means to create a legacy that will ultimately benefit their communities. While at MoCADA, interns receive the unique and challenging experience of working in a smaller institution, where departments overlap and a small number of individuals are working together on numerous projects. Interns are able to take their experiences and knowledge and translate them into the global landscape. It is MoCADA’s hope to create a network of interns that continue to support the mission of furthering awareness of the African Diaspora in whatever endeavors they may embark upon.
Interns must commit to a work schedule of at least 3 days per week, as well as attendance at all MoCADA events unless otherwise specified, which may include nights and weekends. MoCADA’s Internship Program also includes Field Trips, Artist Lectures, and Professional Development Brown-Bag Lunch Conversations and Workshops.
In order to increase diversity in professions related to museum administration and the visual arts, MoCADA seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants.
MoCADA is also a host for Studio in a School’s Summer Arts Intern Program. Visit www.artsintern.org for more information.
Internship Cycles & Application Deadlines
Spring (January-May): Applications Due November 15
Summer (May-August): Applications Due April 1
Fall (September-December): Applications Due July 15
Internship Position Descriptions, Summer 2013
Curatorial Arts Intern
The Exhibitions Department’s Arts Intern will serve as a Curatorial Assistant on MoCADA’s summer exhibition, as well as our Public Art exhibition (curated in collaboration with Kendal Henry). She/he will work closely with the Exhibitions Director to plan an accompanying artist talk for the exhibition, as well as assist in creating a catalog and planning an opening celebration. The intern will be able to work on the exhibition from its installation to its archival documentation, and have first-hand involvement with all exhibition-related materials and programming.
Requirements
To apply for this position, please see qualifications and instructions on the Arts Intern website: www.artsintern.org
Community Programming Arts Intern
The Community Program Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with the Community Programming Director during the department’s busiest season, focusing on monthly block parties and leading up to curating and executing Soul of Brooklyn Week, June 3-11, a series of events hosted throughout central Brooklyn. The intern will also help with coordinating logistics and staffing our annual KIDFlix Film Festival, and planning MoCADA’s “Journey Home” program, a trip to Kenya scheduled for September.
The intern will be organized, outgoing, and comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. She/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as with a group. She/he must be comfortable in a management position and with large, outdoor events. The intern must be available on Saturdays.
To apply for this position, please see qualifications and instructions on the Arts Intern website: www.artsintern.org
Education Intern
The Education Department’s Intern will work toward the production of our annual MoCADA Apprenticeship Program (MAP), a three-week art intensive summer program designed to enhance 25 students’ creative skills by immersing them in a college-level fine arts environment. In partnership with the Art Department at LIU Brooklyn (Long Island University), MAP offers support on all levels, including portfolio building, networking and studio instruction. This summer will mark MAP’s third year, and as such we hope to grow the program in this year with the help of our Arts Intern. In addition to focusing on all aspects of this program, the intern will assist the Education Director and Education Coordinator in planning and executing educational programs related to the summer exhibitions, as well as preparing for MoCADA’s Artists-in-Schools program, which begins in the fall.
Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, outgoing, self-motivated, extremely interested in museum education and or/arts administration, and have a sense of humor.
Marketing Intern
The Marketing Intern will assist with attracting and sustaining new audiences, generating attendance, and creating marketing strategies. Other duties include assistance with creating, promoting, and evaluating Museum marketing initiatives as well as assisting the marketing department in promoting Museum events and programs. This may include performing market research, contacting constituents via phone or e-mail, distributing collateral materials, creating and/or staffing promotional events, and managing the website. The intern will assist building relationships with our online community via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and communicating upcoming and current MoCADA exhibitions, events, and educational programming.
Requirements:
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete and submit the following:
Internship Application Form
Applications can be emailed to intern@mocada.org or mailed to:
MoCADA
Internship Placement
80 Hanson Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217