Opportunities
Exhibitions Assistant
Qualifications:
- Comfortable and experienced with lifting more than 40 lbs., climbing ladders, and general
physical demands of construction-related activities. - Flexible and able to coordinate with various individuals to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and multi-task abilities, with a “get it done” personality.
- Able to coordinate proper administration for the Exhibitions Department with high attention to
detail, procedure, and paperwork/documentation. Knowledge and understanding of basic
accounting/financial procedures is helpful to this position. - Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to grammar and style, and a
pleasant communication demeanor. - Keen passion for contemporary arts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.
- Experience with Museum registration and general administrative duties.
- Working knowledge of Apple OSX, Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, etc.), MS Office Suite (Word and
Excel), and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop). Basic knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
are very useful. - Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or relevant experience.
To apply submit your cover letter, resume and sample portfolio to Human Resources at hr@mocadetroit.org. No phone calls please.
Visitor Services + Membership Associate
Qualifications
- Friendly and eager to welcome, assist, and communicate with Museum visitors and patrons
from all walks of life. - Strong interpersonal communication skills to interface with various departments, management
levels, and the public. Ability to communicate thoroughly. - Interest in contemporary art and culture.
- Attention to detail; extremely punctual and reliable. Able to maintain a calm demeanor during
high traffic times. - A proactive, can-do attitude and self-starter approach to work, with a sense of urgency.
- Superior organizational abilities for general administrative tasks.
- 1-2 years of retail, customer service, and cash handling experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including attention to written grammar and
spelling. - Working knowledge of Apple OSX, Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Google
Calendar/ Google Suite. Familiarity with Mailchimp, Shopify Point of Sale, or Donor Perfect a
plus. - Relevant experience, including customer service, online or retail sales, and basic knowledge of
accounting procedures. - Can lift up to 25lbs.
To apply submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample to Human Resources at hr@mocadetroit.org. No phone calls please.
Major Gifts Officer
Qualifications:
- Interest in contemporary art and culture
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Working knowledge of generally accepted office management practices
- Proven record of professional ethics related to the practice of private gift fundraising
- Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of museum practices
- Enthusiasm about being a member of a team in a major art museum with a strong guest-centered community dynamic
- Ability to understand and maintain high level of confidentiality
- Flexible and helpful; willingness to travel and work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
To apply submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample to Human Resources at hr@mocadetroit.org. No phone calls please.
Finance + Administration Assistant
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in business, accounting, or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least three years of office management or accounting experience (non-profit preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks a must.
- A self-motivated individual with excellent planning and organizational skills, and creative approaches to problem solving.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills, including consistent attention to grammar and punctuation.
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in data entry.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of PC, Apple OSX, and MS Office Suite (Word and Excel).
- Interest in contemporary art is a plus.
To apply submit your cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@mocadetroit.org. No phone calls please.
Fall 2019 Internship Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit – Accepting Applications
Internships at MOCAD
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is where adventurous minds encounter the best in contemporary visual, literary, music, and performing arts. A responsive center for diverse audiences, MOCAD presents art that contextualizes, interprets, educates and expands culture, pushing us to the edges of contemporary experience. The museum presents an ambitious schedule of cutting-edge exhibitions, and educational and outreach programs.
Fall internship session: September-December 2019
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2019.
- Internship Orientation: September 24, 2019
- Internship Start-Date: September 25, 2019.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to MOCAD’s Special Projects Coordinator, at childebrand@mocadetroit.org. Please state which intern position you are applying for in the email title.
Please do not call the Museum to check on the status of your application.
What are the perks of being a MOCAD intern?
- VIP invitations to special events at MOCAD and events around Detroit
- Valuable, in-depth and hands-on experience
- School credit
- Letter of recommendation upon completion
- The opportunity to work closely and directly with experienced museum professions
- Opportunities to meet some of the most influential artists in contemporary art, today!
- Become a part of a fun and influential network of cultural workers and artists
- Receive a year-long membership at MOCAD (benefits include: invitations to special members preview hour for exhibition openings and a program guide delivered to your house; personalized MOCAD membership card; 10% discount at Café 78 and in the MOCAD store, double discount weekend (20% discount on MOCAD store items) during the first week of December; and free admission to select public programs.
Eligibility
Current students over the age of 18 are eligible for internships, and preference will be given to students in museum studies, the arts, arts administration, humanities and related fields. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit provides equal opportunity to its applicants. When making your arrangements, please keep in mind that internships are unpaid. At this time MOCAD is unable to offer visa or immigration assistance to international students seeking an internship. It is recommended that interns have a personal laptop they can use during their internship
Schedule of Internship Sessions + Time Commitment
Museum Department Heads will work with individual interns to determine specific start and end dates, roughly matching the listed start date. Interns must be able to commit to a regular schedule with a minimum of 14 hours per week, which they will determine with their department supervisor.
Compensation + School Credit
Unfortunately, at this time, MOCAD is not able to offer financial compensation for internships. We hope to be able to adjust that in the future! To the extent of our ability, we will assist you in receiving school credit. Please check with your university about how to make arrangements for receiving credit.
Internships are available in the following Museum departments:
Development
This internship is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning more about the fundraising process that goes on at a museum. Interns will: foster donor relationships, identify potential new funding sources for MOCAD programs and exhibitions, research and write grant narratives, prepare and update spreadsheets for grant tracking and program reports, update funder database, and learn other development department tasks. Potential interns should be well organized, possess good written and oral communication skills, and have good analytical skills. Preference given to applicants enrolled in Master’s degree programs.
Special Events + Facility Rentals
Interns work closely with the Facility Rental Coordinator and other MOCAD Staff, gaining hands on experience in the planning and production of corporate receptions, fundraisers, weddings, film shoots, other rentals, and Museum specific events. Responsibilities include basic administrative work, research, maintenance of client files and databases, and assisting Museum staff with event specific tasks. Candidates should be very well organized, out-going, and punctual with basic computer and research ability, as well as excellent customer service skills.
Curatorial and Exhibitions Department Internship
MOCAD is looking for qualified Curatorial and Exhibitions interns. The interns will work with the Curatorial and Exhibitions Department on a number of projects ranging from exhibitions to public programs. Interns will assist in various aspects of the planning, preparation and production of museum exhibitions. Interns will also actively work with across the Curatorial and Exhibitions departments to support with research, registrar projects, some logistical assistance in addition to other duties assigned by the supervisor. Internship hours vary and demand larger time commitments during installations. Potential interns should be well organized, possess good written and oral communication skills, and have good analytical skills.
Membership
Interns will assist in drafting membership correspondences, promotions, and marketing materials. Interns will research membership strategies at comparable contemporary art institutions. Interns will assist with membership sales at Museum events and will provide database entry assistance. Interns will help with the 2019 Gala + Benefit Art Auction by coordinating donations and managing the donation list and auction binder. Interns will gain experience and knowledge of strategies and initiatives that museums employ to increase donor and membership engagement.