The Museum of Russian Icons has a versatile internship program that encompasses all levels of museum administration as well as offering opportunities to those wishing to study art history, Russian history and culture, and many other subjects. Internships at the museum are specifically designed according to each applicant’s career goals and interests. Projects are meant to challenge and instruct.

Compensation and Credit

Internships are unpaid and we are not able to offer allowance for housing, travel or other expenses. However, we are willing to assist any intern accepted into the program with any efforts to receive funding through their schools.

It is highly recommended that applicants seek guidance from a faculty advisor on how best to receive school credit for their internship. The museum will work with the intern and their school to see that any requirements are met.

Scheduling

A regular schedule will be decided with the intern after they are accepted and will be based on their school’s requirements and/or the intern’s needs. The museum does not have any set requirements as to the number of hours or the duration of an internship.

Interning at the museum was an honor and a privilege. I quickly learned that not only did the museum have a fitting place for me, but they were passionate about it being a successful learning experience as well ... The staff is friendly and professional; the museum provides opportunities for networking and intellectual growth ... every morning I looked forward to arriving at work.

The Museum of Russian Icons internship program provides a great starting place for a lifetime of opportunities.

-Jocelyn Willis, former student at Fitchburg State College

Four summer interns curated an exhibition from the collection, Glitz and Glitter, a show highlighting icon oklads (elaborate frames adorning icons) in 2010.

Application Process

The museum accepts applicants to the internship program year round. Anyone interesting in applying should send the following materials to Laura Garrity-Arquitt by either email: lgarrity@museumofrussianicons.org
or by mail: 203 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510.

1. Cover Letter than answers the following questions:

• What are you currently studying? And/or What are your current academic interests?
• What do you hope to learn or accomplish during your time here?
• What are your career goals?
• If you are accepted what your requirements would be in terms of number of hours a week and the duration of your internship. Also list what days and times you would be available to work.

2. Current resumé

3. List of references