The Barbican is looking to recruit two interns for a three-month internship, commencing in June – September. This three-month internship offers the opportunity to gain experience of working with the curatorial team on current and future projects. We are particularly looking for German speakers on one of the projects.
Purpose
To provide curatorial experience for recent graduates by assisting the curators with research on forthcoming exhibitions and publications. Interns will also gain experience by carrying out administrative tasks for same.
Examples of the daily activities that interns will be able to undertake are:
· Conducting research on artists, artworks and other related topics
· Preparing artists biographies, exhibit lists, exhibition labels and condition report forms
· Processing invoices, data entry, photocopying, filing and correspondence
· Planning late night gallery events as necessary
· Assisting with exhibition installation
· Working at Private Views
Recent graduates or post-graduates in one of the following: art history, architecture, design, curatorial studies or studio art would gain the most from these opportunities. Interns from other routes will also be considered. Candidates must have strong organisational, administrative, computer and verbal and written communication skills and be detail oriented.
To get the best experience from a placement, we recommend that interns are in the department a min of 3 days a week during the core hours of 10:00 to 18:00 for a period of three months, but we offer as much flexibility as we can. Basic travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, on Wednesday 18th May 2011
If you would like to apply for the post, please send a CV and covering letter and outline clearly which time period you are interested in to: careers@barbican.org.uk
Gemma Baggott
Human Resources
Barbican Centre
Silk Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
0207 638 4141 ext. 2350
No late entries shall be accepted. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted
