Education: Interpretation Intern

The BMA’s Education and Interpretation Department is seeking a Fall Intern to assist with all aspects of museum and gallery interpretation. This work includes supporting the development of interpretation resources for upcoming exhibitions and gallery installations; creating accessibility resources, including Accessibility Guides with image descriptions, large print labels, transcripts, captions, and space descriptions to increase access at the BMA; and uploading and maintaining digital content to the BMA’s Digital Guides and Bloomberg Connects platforms.

They will also support the department in evaluation strategy implementation, such as surveying, data collection, coding, and reporting. The Intern will gain experience maintaining interpretive spaces and the Joseph Education Center’s Experience Gallery, Wall of Wonder, and Book Nook. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.

Assisting with upcoming exhibition-related projects

Upload/Maintain interpretive digital content

Create accessibility resources

Support evaluation strategy implementation

Maintain interpretive spaces

Support the development of interpretation resources

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational skills

Writing/Communication skills

Experience working in a database

Proposed Schedule

This position will be hybrid

This position will meet 2-3 days during the week

Apply

Please see below for more program details and how to apply. All application materials must be submitted by

Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program

Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)

PhD candidate

Please note that if an Internship has a specific education requirement, that will be clearly indicated in the description.

Commitment

The information below indicates general scheduling and commitment requirements for our Internship Program:

Selected candidates will be expected to work from October 5-December 18, 2026.

Interns will not work the week of November 23-27, 2026 for Thanksgiving break

Most positions will meet 2-3 days per week*

Interns will work 12 hours per week

If you require a specific number of hours or are planning to do this Internship for credit, please state your hourly requirements in your cover letter.* A unique schedule will be created with each selected candidate based on their availability.

BMA Internship Program Stipend

Baltimore Museum of Art Interns are awarded a $2,100 stipend. The stipend is distributed in two installments throughout the Internship.

Required Application Materials

Please submit the following documents to complete your application:

Cover Letter

Resume

Reference: contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter

Application Deadline

All materials must be submitted by

Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Submitting Application Materials

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):

You may upload and submit your documents through the following form:

https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049

You may send your documents to the following e-mail address:

[email protected]

(please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).

Apply here

Notification of Decision

The application review process will begin after the application deadline has closed. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.

Any additional questions may be sent to

[email protected]

. Please, no phone calls.

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