Job Title: Education and Curatorial Intern
Position Type: Full time
Position Duration: 10 weeks
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $15 per hour
Location: Remote – work from home and USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Position Description
The Education and Curatorial Intern will focus on two primary projects that are connected by the same goal: to make the museum collection more accessible and representative of the communities it aims to serve. Working closely with the museum educator and curator, the intern will use ten objects from the museum collection to (1) write a script for an audio guide geared toward visually impaired visitors and (2) create community perspective labels to accompany curatorial perspective labels that are already in use. For the first part of the project, the intern will research models of interpretive audio guides geared towards people with visual impairments. These guides focus on object description so that visitors can imagine what it looks like before learning its historical and cultural significance. For the community perspective labels, the intern will do outreach to find community members who have connections to the objects, conduct interviews, and write the text in a clear and accessible way. The objects for both projects will be carefully selected by both departments. The intern will spend 50% of the time on each project, working closely with the department heads as their guide.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Research and compile examples of descriptive and accessible audio guides
- Identify and contact community members/organizations in Los Angeles area to be incorporated into the community project
- Coordinate and conduct meetings and interviews with interested parties
- Write audio guide script for 10 objects, with guidance from education staff
- Synthesize community interviews into clear labels, with guidance from curator
- Develop social media content to showcase the projects
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience conducting independent research
- Knowledge of or experience with conducting interviews
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong interest in museum education and accessibility
- Some knowledge of Asian art history and/or cultures
Other Requirements:
Student must:
- Identify from an underrepresented group, including individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent.
- Be currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2021. Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.
- Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County; and
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to valentina.quezada@pam.usc.edu
Deadline:
Sunday, April 18, 2021