Volunteer Opportunities

Student Internship Program

Gallery Teaching
(late May through July 2008)

The Education Department of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is accepting applications for Summer Internships in Gallery Teaching. These volunteer internship positions are designed for students in art or art history with a special interest in museum education and teaching. Requirements include weekly meetings for discussion and analysis of theories of teaching, researching and learning about works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection, attendance at monthly Spotlight Series gallery talks, and visits to selected arts institutions in the St. Louis area.

To apply, e-mail a resumé along with a cover letter describing your experience and interest in art museum education and teaching to: Michael Murawski, Coordinator of Education and Public Programs, murawski@wustl.edu. Applications must be submitted by May 1st for consideration.

Marketing and Promotions
(late May through July 2008)

The Marketing department at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is accepting applications for a Marketing and Promotions Intern. This volunteer internship position is designed to give any current student with an interest in arts marketing and museum public relations and promotions an insider's look at the day-to-day operations of promotions and marketing. From May through July the intern will assist with the implementation of direct mail and other marketing initiatives, learn about community-building activities online, learn about publicity and PR aspects of the department, and attend a meeting of St. Louis arts marketing professionals.

To apply, e-mail a resume along with a cover letter describing your interest in art museum marketing and promotions to Kimberly Singer, kimberly_singer@wustl.edu. Applications must be submitted by May 1st for consideration.

Street Team Volunteer

The Museum's marketing department needs volunteers interested in spreading the word to the St. Louis community about Kemper Art Museum exhibitions and events. Volunteers should expect to spend about 30-60 minutes every 1-2 weeks during the school year posting flyers in restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. for Museum events -- each volunteer's assigned "zone" will be tailored to accomodate the individual volunteer's preference and access to transportation. This is an easy and fun way to gain experience in marketing, communications, and/or arts- and museum-related work.

Volunteers who commit to at least three months of service receive a free Museum membership!

Please use this Application Form to apply. For for more information please contact Kimberly Singer, Manager of Marketing, Visitor Services, & Events, at kimberly_singer@wustl.edu.

Student Docent Program

Each year the Kemper Art Museum works with a dedicated group of Washington University students to lead docent tours, engaging visitors in looking at and discussing the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Through this program, student docents learn about the Museum's exhibitions and explore strategies to provide an interactive Museum experience. In addition, student docents gain valuable knowledge within a museum environment, meeting during the semester to examine topics in art, art history, and museum education, and building valuable teaching and public presentation skills in the process. This program plays an essential role in creating a dynamic learning environment at the Museum, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the collection and special exhibitions from the students themselves.

The Museum is accepting new applications for the Docent Program. If you are interested in becoming a student docent please complete the Application Form. Please submit your completed application to Kemper Art Museum Room 208 (Campus Box 1214), the museum visitor services desk, or you may e-mail it to murawski@wustl.edu.

Please contact Michael Murawski, Coordinator of Education and Public Programs, at 314.935.7918 with any questions about the Docent Program.