The Nelson Gallery Foundation
Intern, Photography Job at The Nelson Gallery Foundation in Kansas City
The Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64999
Intern, Photography
Application Deadline: 3/23/2025
Location: Kansas City, MO
Total Hours: 160-180 hours (Available in Summer, Fall, and Spring)
Eligibility: Open to KCAI and UMKC students only
About the Role
Are you passionate about photography and eager to gain hands-on experience in a museum setting? The Photography Intern will work within the Digital Production & Preservation Department, supporting the Lead Photographer in a variety of photographic projects. This internship provides an opportunity to refine technical skills, work with professional equipment, and contribute to the museum's visual storytelling, from digital preservation to social media content creation.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
Why Join Us?
Non-Discrimination
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture department.
Application Deadline: 3/23/2025
Location: Kansas City, MO
Total Hours: 160-180 hours (Available in Summer, Fall, and Spring)
Eligibility: Open to KCAI and UMKC students only
About the Role
Are you passionate about photography and eager to gain hands-on experience in a museum setting? The Photography Intern will work within the Digital Production & Preservation Department, supporting the Lead Photographer in a variety of photographic projects. This internship provides an opportunity to refine technical skills, work with professional equipment, and contribute to the museum's visual storytelling, from digital preservation to social media content creation.
What You'll Do
- Assist in Digital Collection Preservation: Support imaging efforts to document and preserve artworks within the museum's collection.
- Contribute to e-Commerce & Social Media Content: Help produce high-quality imagery for online platforms, including museum marketing and retail initiatives.
- Gain Hands-on Studio Experience: Work in the Imaging Studio, learning lighting techniques, composition, and professional workflow processes.
- Work in Museum Spaces: Assist with on-location photography assignments, capturing exhibitions, events, and gallery installations.
- Enhance Post-Production Skills: Utilize Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools to refine and prepare images for publication.
- Schedule: To be determined once selected.
Who You Are
- Must be a Junior or Senior at the Kansas City Art Institute at the time of internship or a UMKC student.
- A photography major or a student with a strong interest in photography.
- Experienced with basic Photoshop editing and post-production techniques.
- Knowledgeable about photographic processes and equipment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to different types of assignments.
Why Join Us?
- Work closely with museum professionals and gain real-world photography experience.
- Expand your portfolio with high-quality museum and studio photography.
- Learn about digital preservation, e-commerce photography, and content creation.
Non-Discrimination
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture department.