Summary

The Mirken Family Postbaccalaureate Fellowship in Museum Practice provides an immersive, two-year professional development experience within the Colby College Museum of Art. The fellowship offers comprehensive exposure to museum administration, with a primary focus on communications, marketing, and public engagement.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Mirken Fellow collaborates across departments including Communications, Administration, Advancement, Collections, Curatorial, and Engagement. The Fellow contributes meaningfully to advancing the museum’s visibility, accessibility, and audience engagement through digital and print communications, audience research, and marketing initiatives.

Key Details

• Schedule: 8 weeks (35 hours per week)
• Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026

Deadline: ASAP (Posted February 19, 2026)

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree required; recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply
• Coursework in art history, museum studies, communications, or related field preferred
• Experience in a professional or academic administrative environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and across diverse organizational units
• Experience with social media platforms required
• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and/or email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) pref
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
• Visual design sensibility; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• High level of motivation, flexibility, and professionalism
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment supportive of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences

Compensation

Approximately $43,000 salary (distributed as hourly wage)

About

Located in Waterville, Maine, the Colby College Museum of Art opens access to art and artists, creating a forum for experimentation, research, dialogue, and joyful connection. Founded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art is a collecting and teaching museum dedicated to the preservation, display, and interpretation of the visual arts. We embrace within our collections works of art from diverse cultures and historical periods, with a focus on American art, and commitment to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art.

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