Made possible by the Eugene McDermott Education Fund
McDermott Internships offer full-time, temporary opportunities for recent graduates or emerging professionals to explore museum careers. During their tenure, McDermott Interns work closely with their supervisors as well as staff across the Museum on a variety of projects, exhibitions, and programs, gaining an in-depth perspective on museum work. Interns also explore Dallas’s rich cultural scene through performances, museum visits, and collection tours arranged by the DMA.
International candidates require proof of eligibility to work in the United States before the first day of the program, and the DMA is unable to provide any assistance regarding paperwork or fees associated with obtaining such eligibility. Interested individuals can refer to our host profile with International Arts & Artists for more information.
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Online Applications: Applications have closed and are currently under review; however, the deadline has been extended for the Dedo and Barron Kidd McDermott Intern Fellow for European Art.
Application Requirements: Completed online application including a personal statement cover letter and résumé or CV; two letters of recommendation; writing sample required for some positions
Deadline: Deadline extended for the Dedo and Barron Kidd McDermott Intern Fellow position
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid personal, holiday, and sick time; $500 for professional development
Schedule: Most positions Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., some with evening and weekend hours
Internship Period: September 2024–May 2025
Salary: $15/hour, 35 hours per week
The Dallas Museum of Art offers up to eight summer internship positions in the Education Department, open to college students who are completing their degrees and can receive course credit. Interns work closely with art instructors to facilitate Summer Art Camp programs designed for children ages 4–12. Interns build hands-on teaching skills by helping guide students in art-making projects, games, and sensory explorations.
Online Application: Summer Art Camp Intern
Application Requirements: Completed online application, personal statement cover letter, résumé
Deadline: Midnight on March 31, 2024
Benefits: Part-time position, not benefits eligible
Schedule: Monday–Friday, morning or afternoon shifts may vary each week, either 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Internship Period: Initial training day May 29, 2024; June–August 2024 (except the week of July 4)
Salary: $15/hour, 20 hours per week
When programming needs are in alignment, the Dallas Museum of Art has hosted one paid internship for a current student or recent graduate of an early learning education program. The Early Learning Intern gains hands-on experience using a variety of teaching skills through facilitating art experiences for early learners ages 3–6 in the galleries.
Online Application: Closed
Application Requirements: Completed online application, personal statement cover letter, résumé
Benefits: Part-time position, not benefits eligible
Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on two mutually agreed upon weekdays
Internship Period: Spring 2024 dates to be determined
Salary: $18/hour, 14 hours per week
When projects are available, the Mildred R. and Frederick M. Mayer Library offers internship and practicum opportunities to students enrolled in library and information science programs. The Shirley Phillipson Pollock Internship in Art Librarianship offers a paid opportunity for current students or recent graduates of graduate library or information science programs to gain experience working in an art museum library setting. The internship can be configured as a practicum to fulfill the requirements of the MLIS degree where applicable.
Interns collaborate with professional staff and participate in the Mayer Library's daily activities while also contributing to special projects. Interns will have the opportunity to develop skills in public services, collection management, technical services, and special projects through collaboration with library staff. Internships may be project-oriented, based on the current needs of the library and/or tailored to the professional interests or learning goals of the intern.
Online Application: Not currently available
Application Requirements: Cover letter describing learning objectives and career aspirations, résumé or CV, unofficial transcripts, and one professional or academic reference
Benefits: Part-time position, not benefits eligible
Schedule: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on three mutually agreed upon weekdays
Internship Period: Typically fall, summer, or spring semester
Salary: $18/hour, 21 hours per week
Due to the ongoing closure of the Center for Creative Connections, internships for summer 2024 will not be available. When possible, the Dallas Museum of Art offers one paid summer internship in the Center for Creative Connections (C3) to a college student. Interns work closely with C3 staff to learn about the management of an interactive educational space, including strategies for visitor engagement and methods for evaluation.
Online Application: Not available for 2024
Application Requirements: Completed online application, personal statement cover letter, résumé
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evening hours
Internship Period: June–August
Salary: $10.50/hour (approximately $3,700) in 2021