Library Internship, Part-Time

The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Library internship to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent 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.

Library interns participate at a professional level in ongoing library activities, building a comprehensive understanding of practices, terms, and trends specific to museum librarianship. In collaboration with library staff, interns will develop and implement a term project that both supports the library’s activities and aligns with their professional and educational goals.

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 June 15
• Applications Close July 15

Dates are subject to change

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

The 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
• Two professional and two personal 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.