Exhibit Docent

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March 16th- Sept. 20th 2020

Start/End dates are flexible: 5-20 hours/week, unpaid

Internship Description:

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is seeking an exhibit volunteer or intern who will act as docent (gallery attendant), and assist with tours of our temporary exhibit; Artists as Activists, which is open March 28-Sept. 20th. This exhibit features artwork from artists who are responding to political oppression through their work. Ideal candidate will have experience or background in art/art history, museum studies, political science or social justice and enjoy working with the public. During slow times, volunteer/intern will assist with museum research for our programs, curatorial, collections and education teams.

Responsibilities:

• Safe guard art in the exhibit.
• Engage with visitors and answer questions as needed.
• During slow times, assist with online research.
• Ability to learn about artwork and become a subject matter expert.
• Assist with tours of the exhibit for school groups and the public as needed. (training will be provided)

Qualifications:

• Education or experience working in a museum
• Experience or interest in learning about contemporary art/activism
• Experience or interest in doing online research
• Excellent customer services skills
• Must be available Saturday or Sunday
• Must be available for shifts between 9:30am-4pm.

For more information about he exhibit go to: https://www.ncsml.org/exhibit/artists-as-activists/

Please send resume and cover letter to: Lindsay Erhardt-Hansen, Director of Visitor & Volunteer Services at lerhardt@ncsml.org. Contact by phone at 319-362-8500 x203.