Digital Legacy Archive Intern - Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Position Overview: 

We are seeking motivated college interns to join our Engagement team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn about museum engagement, archives, marketing communications, and institutional storytelling. Interns will work on a high-impact digital legacy project, gain practical research and writing skills, and collaborate with professionals in a mission-driven contemporary art museum environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in researching, editing, and confirming historical exhibition and artist records. 
• Draft short interpretive summaries of past exhibitions and related public programs. 
• Support oral history interviews with long-term donors and community members, including preparation and post-interview editing. 
• Compile and organize images and archival materials for digital publication. 
• Conduct research and compile data for reports, timelines, and presentations related to the legacy archive project. 
• Shadow team members across Development, Marketing, Media, and Curatorial departments to understand cross-departmental collaboration. 
• Collaborate with staff to develop key institutional stories highlighting pivotal moments in moCa’s history. 
• Attend networking events and professional development workshops as scheduled through the Arts Intern College Program. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Communications, Marketing, History, English, or a related field. 
• Strong interest in museums, contemporary art, archives, and cultural institutions. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Duration: 9-week summer internship