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Position Summary:

The Marketing Assistant will gain valuable experience and contacts in Marketing and Public Relations through administrative functions within the Marketing Department.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the Marketing Director and Marketing Assistant to create promotional campaigns.
• Create, maintain, and distribute press kits.
• Archive press that has been received by the Petersen Automotive Museum.
• Answer phones in Marketing Department.
• Fulfill basic media requests for images and information.
• Research contacts for upcoming events and promotions.
• Grow and maintain contact list to expand media presence.
• Grow and maintain contact list to expand car club presence.
• Assist with film and photo shoots, both internal and with the media.
• Assist with promotional events.
• Basic photo editing and resizing.

Requirements:

Proficient in Word, Excel, writing, and basic skills in Photoshop. Applicant must have the ability to adapt to opportunities as they arise, have the ability to multitask, think creatively, solve problems, and have excellent organizational skills.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

 

Position Summary:

The duties of the Curatorial Department Intern are focused on the research and interpretation of vehicles and related objects. The Curatorial Department Intern will assist with study of the collection by providing basic research and administrative support. To enhance the overall museum experience, the incumbent may be asked to participate in Museum public outreach programs and assist during appropriate stages of exhibit production.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with department research projects, namely those relating to upcoming exhibit topics
• Organize vehicle/object research files
• Participate in select staff meetings and committee meetings
• Assist with other duties relating to collecting, identifying, documenting, sorting, preserving, and restoring museum collections

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with exhibit installation and de-installation

• Assist with the physical development of select phases of new exhibit production
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Enrolment in an appropriate College or University degree program in history, museum studies, or related field
• Strong written communication, research, and organizational skills; detail-oriented work profile
• Computer proficiency
• Team player who can smoothly manage interoffice activity and work well with deadlines

Position Summary:

The duties of the Archives and Collections Intern are focused on the long-term care, maintenance, and preservation of collections artifacts, vehicles, library and archives, and related objects. The Intern will assist with the preservation and maintenance program, participate in researching appropriate preservation and maintenance methods, assist with preserving and maintaining collections artifacts in accordance with accepted methods, and maintain accurate records of work completed.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and repair of museum collection objects
• Assist with managing the general maintenance program and schedule
• Perform maintenance, conservation, restoration, and repair tasks as needed or assigned
• Maintain contact with outside contractors hired to perform restoration, maintenance, and preservation tasks as needed or assigned
• Participate in the evaluation of potential donations, loans or purchases
• Maintain function and appearance of vehicle shop and equipment
• Track equipment, parts, and supplies needs
• Assist with transportation of incoming and outgoing vehicles
• Handle special projects as assigned
• Adhere to maintenance requirements for the collection
• Assist with light maintenance of loaned vehicles and artifacts
• Participate in installation and maintenance of exhibited vehicles and artifacts
• Cataloging tasks
• Keep records of work performed and report on progress of restoration and maintenance tasks
• Lift 30+ pounds and spend extended periods standing

Education/Experience/Skills Required:

Pursuing a degree in art history, history, library science, museum studies, archival studies, automotive technology, or related field or possessing related experience.

Schedule:

Work schedule and hourly requirements are flexible.

 

Position Summary:

The duties of the Education Department Intern are focused on the preparation and execution of various ongoing Education Department programs. The Intern will assist with Education Department tasks as needed by contributing to activity planning and working directly with museum visitors during various programs. Education programs include K-2 school tour activities, weekly Discovery Hour activities for families with children under 6 years old, 3^rd floor Discovery Center duties, and possible other one-time Education workshops. The candidate will need strong customer service and communication skills, and must have experience working with children. Flexibility is a must and interest and knowledge of arts and crafts techniques is desired. Interest in cars is a plus but not a necessity. Some weekend hours may be necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Petersen Education Department staff with Education programs
• Prepare materials and create examples for hands-on art and design workshops
• Supervise and lead children in day-to-day activities at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Assist with other duties relating to Education Department events and programs

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Enrollment in a College or University degree program in education, teacher, art, museum studies or related field
• Strong experience working with children in either formal or informal education settings
• Team player who can smoothly manage interoffice activity and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel