Summary

The McDermott Intern for School Outreach Programs will support the Dallas Museum of Art’s efforts to bring art experiences beyond the museum and directly into classrooms across Dallas; most school outreach programs occur off-site. The intern will gain valuable insight into museum education and school outreach engagement through programs like Go van Gogh, Middle School Partnership, Special Education Art Workshops, and other outreach partnerships, visits, and collaborations.

Key Details

• Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch (with occasional weekends and evening hours for special events on & off-site); ability to work remotely 2 days per week following 90-day introductory period.
• Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Internship Period: September 1, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Deadline: March 16, 2026

Eligibility

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable working alongside PreK-8th grade students and students with disabilities.
• Must be comfortable in facilitating programs and collaborating with teachers/educators.
• Able to pass a background check and enter schools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license. Must be comfortable driving a minivan on highways in traffic.
• Ability to work evening and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, working effectively and efficiently under pressure and paying great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of learning styles, educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and multidisciplinary approaches in developing educational programming.
• Ability to provide front-line customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, and problem solve.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, empathy, a high level of emotional intelligence, and conducts self in professional manner.
• Excellent written, organizational, interpersonal, speaking, and computer skills.

Compensation

$15 per hour

About

Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the Dallas Museum of Art is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic performances.

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