Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Intern, Exhibitions Graphic Design
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The MFA Boston's Design Department manages the design and planning of the Museum's galleries and public spaces. These responsibilities include the 3-D design (architectural space) and the 2-D design (graphic design) environments.
Under the Direction of the Director of Design and working closely with the Design Department's Assistant Art Director; the Graphic Design Intern position is intended for an undergraduate student that will focus on assisting with the planning and creation of a wide variety of museum design and graphic activities. Basic functions include the layout and production of graphics needs for all spaces in the museum. These include special exhibitions, gallery installations, gallery renovations, and visitor services related wayfinding and signage. The Graphic Design Intern will collaborate with Designers, Education, Visitor Services, Curators, and administrative museum staff in order to determine solutions and avenues of exploration for the successful communication of display ideas stemming from the design process.
This position working with the Design Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers a unique opportunity for a Graphic Design student to gain invaluable practical experience by learning first-hand about museum exhibition design practices at one of the world's most renowned museums.
Intern must be able to work onsite 20 hours per week, between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, from
June 17 through August 22 , including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Thursdays: June 26; July 3; July 10; July 17; July 24; July 31; Aug 7; Aug 14; and Aug 21.
The intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy and a housing subsidy totaling $1,500. (*Both subsidies are subject to taxes.)
As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity, and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program.
Responsibilities
Design, assist in the design, typeset, and facilitate the production of gallery labels, text panels, maps, wayfinding, promotional materials, special exhibition signage, and other museum related signage and didactic materials. Assist the Design staff with the preparation and installation of gallery labels, text panels, maps, museum signage, and other related didactic and graphic materials, and other related tasks. Familiarize self with various methods and practices involved with the production of environmental graphics Display a proficiency with Mac based graphics software including, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Contribute ideas and insights during Design meetings/reviews in order to implement innovations and cost-effective solutions. Prepare and offer a 3-5-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course Qualifications
Enrolled in and returning to an undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning following the internship period *Submission of a portfolio of related completed projects Keen interest in art and design Good communication skills Detailed based and aesthetic practices Ability to commit up to 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks (between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday), between
June 17 and August 22 , including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Thursdays: June 26; July 3; July 10; July 17; July 24; July 31; Aug 7; Aug 14; and Aug 21. Ability to attend orientation on Mon, June 16, 2025, 10am to 3:30pm.
How to Apply Combine your cover letter and resume into a
single document , (Word or PDF). The cover letter must includeall of the following:
the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application) how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone
DO NOT INCLUDE any additional documents unless specifically requested within the description Save your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Summer2025) Upload the single document
as your resume
via the ADP portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ASAP before March 14, 2025 . Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org
before
submitting your application. Applications not conforming to these guidelines
may be deemed ineligible .
Under the Direction of the Director of Design and working closely with the Design Department's Assistant Art Director; the Graphic Design Intern position is intended for an undergraduate student that will focus on assisting with the planning and creation of a wide variety of museum design and graphic activities. Basic functions include the layout and production of graphics needs for all spaces in the museum. These include special exhibitions, gallery installations, gallery renovations, and visitor services related wayfinding and signage. The Graphic Design Intern will collaborate with Designers, Education, Visitor Services, Curators, and administrative museum staff in order to determine solutions and avenues of exploration for the successful communication of display ideas stemming from the design process.
This position working with the Design Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers a unique opportunity for a Graphic Design student to gain invaluable practical experience by learning first-hand about museum exhibition design practices at one of the world's most renowned museums.
Intern must be able to work onsite 20 hours per week, between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday, from
June 17 through August 22 , including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Thursdays: June 26; July 3; July 10; July 17; July 24; July 31; Aug 7; Aug 14; and Aug 21.
The intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy and a housing subsidy totaling $1,500. (*Both subsidies are subject to taxes.)
As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution, ensuring that diversity, equity, and access are lived values, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the program.
Responsibilities
Design, assist in the design, typeset, and facilitate the production of gallery labels, text panels, maps, wayfinding, promotional materials, special exhibition signage, and other museum related signage and didactic materials. Assist the Design staff with the preparation and installation of gallery labels, text panels, maps, museum signage, and other related didactic and graphic materials, and other related tasks. Familiarize self with various methods and practices involved with the production of environmental graphics Display a proficiency with Mac based graphics software including, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Contribute ideas and insights during Design meetings/reviews in order to implement innovations and cost-effective solutions. Prepare and offer a 3-5-minute final synoptic presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course Qualifications
Enrolled in and returning to an undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning following the internship period *Submission of a portfolio of related completed projects Keen interest in art and design Good communication skills Detailed based and aesthetic practices Ability to commit up to 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks (between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday), between
June 17 and August 22 , including attendance at the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Thursdays: June 26; July 3; July 10; July 17; July 24; July 31; Aug 7; Aug 14; and Aug 21. Ability to attend orientation on Mon, June 16, 2025, 10am to 3:30pm.
How to Apply Combine your cover letter and resume into a
single document , (Word or PDF). The cover letter must includeall of the following:
the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application) how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone
DO NOT INCLUDE any additional documents unless specifically requested within the description Save your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Summer2025) Upload the single document
as your resume
via the ADP portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ASAP before March 14, 2025 . Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org
before
submitting your application. Applications not conforming to these guidelines
may be deemed ineligible .