Toledo Museum of Art
Retail Photography Intern (Summer 2025)
Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH, United States
Job Title: Retail Photography Intern
Department: Retail Operations
Reports to: Retail Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Availability: Summer 2025, June 02, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Schedule: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday between 9:30am and 5:30pm
Hourly Compensation: $15.00
Deadline to Apply: January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm EST
WHO WE ARE: Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. Approximately 25,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art.
Thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge. TMA seeks to become the model art museum in the United States for its commitment to quality and its culture of belonging. This vision and the ways in which it is operationalized are established in the Museum's Strategic Plan as well as its integrated Belonging Plan.
At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture!
AREA(S) OF INTEREST: Photography and photo editing
SUMMARY: This on-site, 10-week internship is intended to provide a 2025 college student with the opportunity to work in a creative environment and will directly support the Retail Operations team with day-to-day creative operations of the department as they pertain to product, artwork, and lifestyle photography and photo editing. The student will assist with all facets of creative productions based on department needs, from pre-production, to shooting, to post-production. This includes, but is not limited to: product photography of original artwork for online listings, shooting and editing for weekly, monthly, and quarterly photo needs and social content, and working with other members on the retail operations and marketing teams to execute the brand's goals as related to online retail merchandise. There may also be potential opportunities for social media and videography participation.
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Retail Operations Manager and collaborates closely with the Retail Operations Coordinator. Interns may also have the opportunity to collaborate with Summer 2025 interns from other departments.
REQUIRED: Actively enrolled college student in the year 2025. A minimum of 2 years of an undergraduate program completed prior to the start of the internship. A minimum of 2 years of photography experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard open concept office work environment with related phone, computer and printer noise; position may require stamina to stand for periods of time and the ability to leverage technology including computer, printer and phone systems; the person in this position may be required to communicate with public and staff who have inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2025: Posting will be closed at 12:00pm EST on January 24, 2025. A receipt will be sent to your e-mail once your application has been fully submitted.
EXPECTED INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Interviews will take place in February and March 2025. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will receive an invitation through e-mail to interview.
SELECTION/OFFER TIMELINE: Offers will be made to final candidates in February or March 2025. Selected candidate will be required to pass a background check.
The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at jobs@toledomuseum.org or (567)-666-0387.
Department: Retail Operations
Reports to: Retail Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Availability: Summer 2025, June 02, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Schedule: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday between 9:30am and 5:30pm
Hourly Compensation: $15.00
Deadline to Apply: January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm EST
WHO WE ARE: Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. Approximately 25,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art.
Thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge. TMA seeks to become the model art museum in the United States for its commitment to quality and its culture of belonging. This vision and the ways in which it is operationalized are established in the Museum's Strategic Plan as well as its integrated Belonging Plan.
At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and our commitment to cultivating an organizational culture where every individual feels valued, inspired, respected, and empowered. We believe fostering such a culture requires everyone to work daily at positively enhancing the experience of our team members. We hope all interested in employment here will strive to elevate our mission and our culture!
AREA(S) OF INTEREST: Photography and photo editing
SUMMARY: This on-site, 10-week internship is intended to provide a 2025 college student with the opportunity to work in a creative environment and will directly support the Retail Operations team with day-to-day creative operations of the department as they pertain to product, artwork, and lifestyle photography and photo editing. The student will assist with all facets of creative productions based on department needs, from pre-production, to shooting, to post-production. This includes, but is not limited to: product photography of original artwork for online listings, shooting and editing for weekly, monthly, and quarterly photo needs and social content, and working with other members on the retail operations and marketing teams to execute the brand's goals as related to online retail merchandise. There may also be potential opportunities for social media and videography participation.
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Retail Operations Manager and collaborates closely with the Retail Operations Coordinator. Interns may also have the opportunity to collaborate with Summer 2025 interns from other departments.
REQUIRED: Actively enrolled college student in the year 2025. A minimum of 2 years of an undergraduate program completed prior to the start of the internship. A minimum of 2 years of photography experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Pursuing a Fine Arts, Photography, or related degree
- At least 2 years of experience in photography required with intermediate knowledge of camera operation
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or photo editing required
- Knowledge of lighting and retouching required
- Ability to determine lighting requirements for shots
- Video production, social media, or marketing experience desired but not required
- Adept in using Microsoft Word and a computer
- Must have strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard open concept office work environment with related phone, computer and printer noise; position may require stamina to stand for periods of time and the ability to leverage technology including computer, printer and phone systems; the person in this position may be required to communicate with public and staff who have inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2025: Posting will be closed at 12:00pm EST on January 24, 2025. A receipt will be sent to your e-mail once your application has been fully submitted.
EXPECTED INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Interviews will take place in February and March 2025. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will receive an invitation through e-mail to interview.
SELECTION/OFFER TIMELINE: Offers will be made to final candidates in February or March 2025. Selected candidate will be required to pass a background check.
The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at jobs@toledomuseum.org or (567)-666-0387.