Education Department Spring Intern
post date
12/17/25, 9:00 PM
Description
The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is the national repository for self-taught artistry and intuitive thinking. AVAM is dedicated to our Education Goals and inspiring visitors to seek their own creativity and recognize wonder in the world around them.
The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM)’s Education Department is a fast-paced, fun environment that manages all visiting groups, on-site educational programming, volunteers and outreach programming. The Education Department at AVAM is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with planning of AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race and the daily operations of the Department. Each day, the AVAM Education Team hopes to inspire creative confidence in visitors of all ages through hands-on artmaking workshops, educational tours and community programs.
Kinetic Sculpture Race event preparation:
Creating props and prepping materials for the race including but not limited to: Finish Line banners, team medals, trophies, team and volunteer packets
Assisting with the race preparation of AVAM’s kinetic sculpture, Fifi the Pink Poodle
Working the Kinetic Sculpture Race event happening May 2nd 2026
Daily K-12 programming:
Preparing supplies for daily hands on art workshops with K-12 students
Assisting with facilitation of hands on art workshops with K-12 students
qualifications
This internship is available to undergraduate students studying fine art, art history, art education, museum studies, arts administration, and students interested in pursuing a museum career.
Internship candidates should have:
Experience working with students/children
Passion for the arts and/or arts education, community art programming
Strong ability to function as a team player in a fast-paced environment, but also able to work independently
Helpful, friendly, positive attitude with an attention to detail
Familiarity with AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race
Availability 2-3 days per week
The internship position will require approximately 15 hours a week which can be adjusted to best meet the student’s and the Department’s schedule. Start and end dates are flexible but will likely be January through mid May. The pay is $17 per hour. Candidates will be contacted via email for a Zoom interview.
how to apply
Please submit the following to Beka Plum (beka@avam.org) by January 9th 2026. Resume detailing education and relevant work experience. Cover letter describing internship and career goals
