Apprentice Museum Educator Program
What is the Apprentice Museum Educator program?
The Apprenticeship in Museum Education (AME) program at the Rubin Museum of Art will provide essential hands-on skills to university students preparing for future careers in the arts, education, or global affairs in the low-stakes, place-based environment of a museum. The unique exhibitions at the Rubin Museum of Art provide opportunities for apprentices to learn and engage audiences through the interrelation of the art, geography, history, and culture of the Himalayas. Program participants will leave with a greater global understanding of the world and public interrelation skills that will prepare them for the future. Using inquiry-based teaching methodologies, apprentices will:
- Facilitate school tours
- Interact with visitors in the galleries
- Participate in weekly training
- Gain fifteen hours of hands-on experience a week
- Receive mentoring by RMA Guides and museum educators
What are the requirements?
- Participants must be in an undergraduate program in a New York City college or university
- Be able to provide services for two consecutive semesters
- Work a minimum of 15 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Photo I.D.
- Social Security Card
How do I apply?
Download and complete an application for the 2010-2011 program.
Applicants can mail their completed applications to:
Pauline Noyes
RMA Apprentice Museum Educator Program
Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th street
New York, NY 10011
or fax them to 212.675.0105
Applications are due no later than Friday, June 1, 2010.
There are limited opportunities for this program so please send the application as soon as possible. Late applications will not be accepted. Once applications have been accepted, a formal interview process will begin in July. All applicants requiring an interview will be notified by June 15, 2010. Program will start in early September. Depending on school requirements, program participants may utilize participation for school credit.
Is this a paid position?
Apprentice Museum Educators are paid a monthly stipend for their services. The terms of the stipend will be discussed if applicants are accepted for interviews.
For further questions please call Pauline Noyes, Coordinator, Teen and College Programs, at 212.620.5000 x337
