El Museo del Barrio succeeds with the generous help of those who participate in our people-driven activities. With the help of volunteers, El Museo provides its services with a human touch. Support programs for a few hours and help make El Museo an experience you can be proud of. We also encourage personal development by offering enriching internships to promising students and youth. Please read below for volunteer and intern opportunities and apply today.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Programs and Cultural Celebrations, the Family Programs and Cultural Celebrations Intern will update, revise, and manage talent search portfolio/database, and be responsible for outreach efforts towards artists, performers, and bands. Intern will also assist in organizing hands-on family workshops and completing other administrative tasks as assigned.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Programs and Public Programs Coordinator, the Public Programs Intern will assist in planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the museum’s public programs, including lectures, panel discussions, artist talks, book presentations, film screenings and performances, along with completing other administrative tasks as assigned.
Under the supervision of the School and Educator Programs Manager, the School Programs Intern will support the research and creation of materials for Artist Educator programs, and the coordination of school partnerships. Tasks will include editing Educator Resource Guides and prototyping workshop activities related to exhibitions/cultural celebrations, creating and compiling school partnership materials, including sample lesson plans related to exhibitions and cultural celebrations, sample curriculum plans for school partnerships, and three-part programs. The School Programs Intern will also assist in the preparation and execution of Artist Educator trainings, and complete administrative tasks as assigned.