Museum Intern - Chicago IL USA

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Position Title: Museum Intern
Job Category: Internship
Employer Name: DANK Haus Chicago
Salary Range: Unpaid
Street Address: 4740 N Western Ave
City, State, Country: Chicago IL USA
Postal Code: 60625 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Archive Committee
Contact E-Mail Address: dank@dankhaus.com
Contact Phone Number: 773-561-9181
Contact Fax Number: 773-561-9207
Contact Website: The Historic DANK-HAUS German Cultural Center - Home
Deadline to Apply: Open

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The DANK-HAUS German Cultural Center is looking for a motivated student interested in
contributing to and becoming an integral part of the DANK Museum, including the Willy
Scharpenberg Gallery featuring German American history and the Rough Space Gallery
featuring multi-media art exhibits. The duties of the intern will include, but are not limited to:
• Research German and German American history regarding our permanent collection
• Keep up to date with current German cultural trends as well as reach out to local
German American artists with the intent of scheduling exhibits in the galleries
• Coordinate with visiting curators and artists regarding set-up and tear-down of
exhibits, opening and closing receptions, and general hospitality
• Conduct tours of the DANK Museum for school groups and visitors
• Oversee the DANK Museum’s hours of operation each Saturday
• Work closely with the Marketing Director to expand press contacts to include the local
museum and art gallery community
• Communicate with other organizations featuring culturally-focused museum galleries
• Contribute to print material design, production, and distribution

Desired Qualifications:
• Commitment to the DANK-HAUS German Cultural Center’s mission of preserving
and promoting German culture, heritage, and language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for and/or experience with German history and culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, the Internet, and familiarity with Macs
• Willing, resourceful, positive, and forward-thinking

Source: DANK