Teen Museum Studies Apprentice, Temporary

Teen Museum Studies Apprentice, Temporary

PITTSBURGH, PA

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PITTSBURGH, PA

In-Person Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience No formal schooling No Commission 12.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Temporary/Seasonal Description High School student apprentices are temporary staff members who learn from and work alongside museum staff in a variety of professional roles, building skills for future educational opportunities and art museum careers. Apprentices perform work that contributes significantly to museum projects and initiatives, or to ongoing delivery of professional services and programs for the public. The apprentices attend and/or participate in meetings with and shadow museum staff, attend museum programs, and carry out projects under the supervision of museum professionals. Activities could include short or long-term projects within the Department of Education and Public Programs while integrating learning from museum professionals in other departments. Apprentices will work in collaboration with their peers and museum professionals to complete a capstone project at the end of the experience. This is a temporary assignment estimated to run from July 2, 2026, through August 14, 2026. A valid work permit is required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must be upcoming 11th or 12th grade students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires a creative, open-minded thinker with curiosity about art and artists and a genuine interest in understanding art museums. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are preferred. Residents must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and have a strong sense of pride in the quality of their work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires some occasions that involve remaining in one place and/or moving about for up to 3-4 hours at a time in the galleries.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 6.5 hours per day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Meet with and shadow museum staff in a variety of departments and functions. Attend public programs participating alternately as a participant, contributor, or observer learning from and contributing to the experience. Complete work assignments and tasks under the direction of staff in one or more departments. Meet with Manager of Youth and Family Programs regularly to identify steps and monitor progress toward completion of the capstone project. Document and summarize experiences, insights, and recommendations in a format that can be shared with the museum at the completion of the apprenticeship. Have some fun, meet some people, become comfortable in the professional museum environment. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams

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