Summer Diversity Internship, Eskenazi Museum at Indiana University

Posted in Other about 11 hours ago.

Location: Columbus, Indiana





Job Description:

Department



ART MUSEUM (BL-AMUS-IUBLA)



Department Information



Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. A preeminent teaching museum, the museum¿s internationally acclaimed collection, ranging from ancient gold jewelry and African masks to paintings by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso, includes more than 45,000 objects representing nearly every art-producing culture throughout history. The Eskenazi Museum of Art has completed a $30 million renovation of its acclaimed I. M. Pei designed building. The newly renovated museum is an enhanced teaching resource for Indiana University and southern Indiana. Positioning the institution as a premier teaching museum requires breakthrough programming, experiences, and storytelling that advance its mission in powerful ways.



Job Summary



The Eskenazi Museum of Art is proud to introduce our Summer Diversity Internship program focused on experiential learning and professional development in our museum setting. The program welcomes students who are curious about art and museum work. Interns will be introduced to different career possibilities and interact with museum and art experts from diverse backgrounds.


Department-Specific Responsibilities


  • This internship is focused on museums and how they operate as organizations.

  • Museum education.

  • Museum administration.

  • Hands-on engagement with objects in the museum collection.

  • Creative Services at the museum.

  • Development at the museum.




Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required



  • Enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program at any IU Campus

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred



  • Some museum experience

SKILLS



Required



  • Proficient communication skills

  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism

  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy




Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up 20 to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$23.50 per hour



Work Hours



This internship will run only 8 weeks May 13th - July 3rd, 2025


Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM up to 35 hours per week
** (Optional activities may be offered occasionally on evenings and weekends.)



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:


  • Multiple plan options for medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution

  • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

  • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting

  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options

  • Tuition benefit for IU classes

  • 10 paid holidays per year

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Part Time Employee


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Part Time Employee


Job Family: Part Time Student Employee


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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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Equal Employment Opportunity



Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.



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