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Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Worth, TX 76107Posted 7/20/26 The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Registration internship to graduate students, as well as recent post-graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills. The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects. An internship in the Registrar’s office will provide a broad overview of the museum’s permanent collection and exhibition program, as well as interactions with the registration, curatorial, conservation, and preparation staff. Interns will be introduced to the work of the Registrar’s office in the areas of collections management, database management, exhibition planning (including installments and deinstallations), fine-art shipping, insurance, and rights and reproductions. The intern will also receive specific training for any current projects and best museum practices. As a Kimbell intern, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including: Cohort orientation Monthly seminars and lunch-and-learns General exposure to the museum world and arts administration fields Four free tickets to every Kimbell exhibition during internship Free admission to other museums with staff ID Free parking Discount in the Café and Museum Shops Fall Internship Program Cycles Session Dates Sept. 1-Dec. 15 (15 weeks or 150 hours) Applications Open July 20 Applications Close August 20 Dates are subject to change Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour QualificationsThe application requires: A resume describing any work or extracurricular experiences A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship program An unofficial transcript Two letters of recommendation Four academic or professional references Applicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening. To request an accommodation, or if you prefer to complete the application in an alternative format, please contact hr@kimbellmuseum.org. Recommendation letters and required documents can be emailed to hr@kimbellmuseum.org. Interviews are required for finalists only. If you are selected as a finalist, we will contact you directly to set up an interview by phone or video conference. There is no fee to apply to any of the internships. If you are seeking course credit, please consult with your college or university in advance.
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