EDUCATION Summer 2026 Internship

• Develop exhibition-related art-making activities for K – 12 field trips, summer camps, Midsummer Festival of the Arts, and/or the Social STUDIO
• Write new tours and tour activities for K – 12 field trips
• Support Education programming at key events throughout the summer, including working in the activities tents at our Thursday night concert series and Midsummer Festival of the Arts AND working in the Social STUDIO
• Provide general administrative support to the Education team as needed

• A current undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in museum studies, K – 12 education, studio art, performing art, communications, or a related field
• You have prior experience and interest in working with children, preferably in an arts based setting
• A strong written and verbal communicator; organized and adaptable
• Comfortable and experienced working with the public and providing excellent customer service, particularly in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to work with us at our nearby locations/events is a plus

• Opportunity to teach art to visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds
• Hands-on experience developing arts-based curriculum
• Mentorship from experienced museum education professionals and the groundwork for building a network of peers in the arts/arts administration community
• Insight into how cultural institutions engage diverse communities

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.