12μηνη Πρακτική Άσκηση 2013-2014 στο MOMA

Με την υποστήριξη του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος (www.SNF.org), το Μουσείο Μοντέρνας Τέχνης της Νέας Υόρκης δέχεται αιτήσεις υποψηφίων για δυο (2) θέσεις στο Πρόγραμμα 12μηνης Πρακτικής Άσκησης για την περίοδο 2013-2014.

Η διάρκεια της πρακτικής άσκησης είναι από 9 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 έως 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2014.
Οι υποψήφιοι πρέπει να έχουν ελληνική ιθαγένεια.

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The Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY
12-Month Internship Program 2013-2014

With the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (www.SNF.org), The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for two interns to join our 12-Month Internship Program for 2013-2014. The internship duration is September 9, 2013 through September 5, 2014.

Description:
The Museum of Modern Art’s 12-Month Internship Program provides participants practical and theoretical training in museum practices and acquaints them with the role of museums in contemporary society. Working under the supervision of one of the Museum's professional staff, interns contribute to timely projects, gain insight into the functions of individual departments, and learn about the Museum's various collections, exhibitions, and programs for visitors. Internship projects are based on Museum needs and requirements and are assigned to interns with the appropriate skills and interests. 12-Month interns also have the opportunity to develop and regularly deliver public gallery talks about the Museum’s permanent collection. Participants work in a variety of Museum departments including curatorial, education, and external affairs, among others. This is a full time internship; the hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m.

Eligibility:
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. Applicants must be Greek Nationals.

Salary/Stipend:
$22,000 for the 12-month duration (this is subject to applicable taxes), plus standard Museum health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, and an additional $1,500 to cover travel expenses and registration fees for an approved professional conference or related professional development activity.

Work Visa:
If you are accepted into the program, the Museum will use its best efforts to assist you in obtaining a J-1 visa for the length of the internship. The Museum is an approved host organization for the J-1 visa in the intern and trainee categories.

To Apply:
Complete applications include the following
I. Résumés/curricula vitae (no more than two pages)
II. Two essays (no more than five hundred words each)
A. Why are you interested in this internship position at MoMA?
B. Choose to discuss one of the following:
1. What is the role of museums and how do you envision their potential for evolution?
2. Describe an individual or experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.
III. List department choices:
Refer to the list of Museum departments and indicate three specific department choices. You can list these three departments in the body of your email or as a separate document. The department list is located on the following link: http://www.moma.org/learn/courses/internships#departments
Send the documents above as Word or PDF attachments to 12monthinternships@moma.org. The subject line of your e-mail must contain your name and indicate you are applying for the 12-Month Internship Program. The application deadline is June 20, 2013. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide at least one professional or academic reference and educational transcripts.
For more information on the MoMA internship programs, please visit www.moma.org/learn/courses/internships