Internships

Internships Our internship program offers students practical, hands-on museum experience. Interns work under the guidance of museum staff on a variety of projects that introduce them to careers throughout the museum. Unpaid Internships FAQs (Unpaid Internships) Paid Internships and Fellowships Federal Work Study Career Exploration About Our Internship Program Students may intern for experience and/or academic credits in conjunction with their school. Once accepted for an internship, we will assist students to meet the requirements of their program. However, students should not finalize their enrollment for academic credits prior to securing an internship. While we strive to place as many interested applicants as possible, the number of placements available for any given semester varies. Questions? Contact Kim Frola, Director of Volunteer Programs, Student Career Experiences, and Community Service, at [email protected] or 804.340.1461. Unpaid Internships Most of our internships are unpaid and run on a semester cycle for fall, spring, and summer. These internships are primarily designed for undergraduate (priority given to students who have completed their sophomore year or above) and graduate-level college and university students. Departmental placements include Advancement and Development; Art Reference Library; Collections Management; Communications and Marketing; Curatorial; Director’s Office; Early Childhood Education, Education (Adult Programs, Data Collection, Performing Arts, Teen Programs); Finance; Information Technology; Registration; Statewide Partnerships; and Youth & Family Studio Programs (primarily K–8). A candidate’s relevant course of study, experience, and interests are taken into consideration when determining placement. If you have an interest or area of study not listed above, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss. Fall Semester: September through December Application Deadline: July 1 A minimum commitment of 8–12 hours per week is expected Spring Semester: February through May Application Deadline: November 15 A minimum commitment of 8–12 hours per week is expected Summer Semester: Mid-May through mid-August Application Deadline: February 15 A weekly commitment of 24–40 hours is expected Submit Your Application FAQs (Unpaid Internships) null Who should apply to the internship program? Our unpaid internships are primarily designed for undergraduate (priority given to students who have completed their sophomore year or above) and graduate students. Freshman and sophomore students may still apply, but they may be asked to delay placement to a future semester depending on the number of available positions. Students who have recently graduated or are considering graduate school are welcome to apply. They should explain in their cover letter how this experience would fit into their career and educational pursuits. What are the benefits of the internship program? Although unpaid, our internships offer the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a museum setting, to learn how departments across the museum work together, and to network with other interns, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Our unpaid interns also receive free parking and entrance into special exhibitions and discounts in our Shop, Best Café, Amuse Restaurant, Floris Tearoom, and on classes and other programs. Additionally, we assist selected candidates, who are completing internships for academic credits or have outside funding, with meeting the requirements of their program. Please note, however, that students should not finalize their enrollment for academic credits prior to securing an internship. While VMFA does its utmost to place as many interested applicants as possible, the number of placements available for any given semester varies. How do I submit an application? Submit your materials using our application form . Required materials include the following: A cover letter detailing your interest in a Virginia M