About the New Orleans Jazz Museum:
The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the history and culture of jazz through exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Located in the historic Old U.S. Mint, the museum houses an extensive collection of jazz artifacts, interactive displays, and live music experiences that highlight the city’s deep-rooted musical heritage.
Internship Overview:
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is seeking motivated and passionate summer interns to support various museum initiatives, including cultural programming, archival research, international partnerships, and visitor services. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in museum operations while exploring the rich jazz heritage of New Orleans.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with programming and coordination of cultural events
- Represent the museum’s goals through participation in exhibits and events
- Research potential partnerships with other music museums and festivals
- Interact with visitors, both English and French speakers
- Assist with the development and organization of museum exhibitions and programs
- Conduct research on jazz history, artifacts, and musicians to support museum content
- Help catalog and preserve historical documents and artifacts in the museum’s collection
- Assist with educational and outreach programs, including workshops and guided tours
- Support event planning and execution, particularly for concerts and special events
- Contribute to the museum’s digital initiatives, including social media and website content
Application Procedure
Complete the online application and submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Case study :
Write and submit a case study (500 words): Discuss intersections between jazz music and plastic and / or visual between jazz music and plastic and / or visual arts
