Summer Art Camp Internship, Eskenazi Museum of Art Job at Indiana University Blo
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States
ART MUSEUM (BL-AMUS-IUBLA)
Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art (EMA) at Indiana University (IU) has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. A preeminent teaching museum, its internationally acclaimed collection includes more than 47,000 objects representing nearly every art‑producing culture throughout history. Collection areas include African art, ancient art, Asian art, global contemporary art, European and American Art, Indigenous art, Oceanic art, and prints, drawings, and photography.
The Summer Education Intern will assist the Education Department with daily operations of the museum's Summer Art Camps. This position is ideal for a college student majoring in education, art education, or studio art who is interested in gaining hands‑on experience in arts‑based teaching and museum education.
Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Assists with lesson preparation, including organizing materials and setting up art‑making spaces.
Supports teaching artists and staff during camp sessions.
Helps supervise campers during art activities, transitions, and lunch breaks.
Assists with parent and guardian communication during drop‑off and pick‑up times.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of the studio before, during, and after sessions.
Helps document camp activities through photographs or written summaries (for use in reports or social media).
Restocks and inventories art supplies as needed.
Participates in brief daily planning and debrief meetings with staff.
Designs and teaches 1 short art activity or mini‑lesson under staff guidance.
Serves as a positive role model, promoting creativity, curiosity, and respect in the studio environment.
EDUCATION
Required
Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University majoring in Education, Art Education, Studio Art, Museum Studies, or related field.
Preferred
Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or educational setting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or educational setting.
Skills
Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority‑setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Reliable, punctual, and collaborative.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up 20 to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
This internship will run only from June 29, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
Learning Outcomes
Gain practical experience in classroom management.
Plan and deliver a successful lesson plan with a corresponding project.
Develop skills in educational material preparation and art studio logistics.
Learn about museum operations and audience engagement strategies.
Receive mentorship and feedback from professional educators.
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in‑person position.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4 hours per day
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art (EMA) at Indiana University (IU) has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. A preeminent teaching museum, its internationally acclaimed collection includes more than 47,000 objects representing nearly every art‑producing culture throughout history. Collection areas include African art, ancient art, Asian art, global contemporary art, European and American Art, Indigenous art, Oceanic art, and prints, drawings, and photography.
The Summer Education Intern will assist the Education Department with daily operations of the museum's Summer Art Camps. This position is ideal for a college student majoring in education, art education, or studio art who is interested in gaining hands‑on experience in arts‑based teaching and museum education.
Department‑Specific Responsibilities
Assists with lesson preparation, including organizing materials and setting up art‑making spaces.
Supports teaching artists and staff during camp sessions.
Helps supervise campers during art activities, transitions, and lunch breaks.
Assists with parent and guardian communication during drop‑off and pick‑up times.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of the studio before, during, and after sessions.
Helps document camp activities through photographs or written summaries (for use in reports or social media).
Restocks and inventories art supplies as needed.
Participates in brief daily planning and debrief meetings with staff.
Designs and teaches 1 short art activity or mini‑lesson under staff guidance.
Serves as a positive role model, promoting creativity, curiosity, and respect in the studio environment.
EDUCATION
Required
Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University majoring in Education, Art Education, Studio Art, Museum Studies, or related field.
Preferred
Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or educational setting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or educational setting.
Skills
Required
Proficient communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority‑setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Reliable, punctual, and collaborative.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up 20 to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
This internship will run only from June 29, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
Learning Outcomes
Gain practical experience in classroom management.
Plan and deliver a successful lesson plan with a corresponding project.
Develop skills in educational material preparation and art studio logistics.
Learn about museum operations and audience engagement strategies.
Receive mentorship and feedback from professional educators.
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in‑person position.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4 hours per day
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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