(Three-month unpaid internship)

Under the guidance of MCD’s education staff, the Education and Public Programs Intern will assist in the preparation and implementation of MCD’s dynamic MAKE and MakeArt education programs both at the museum and at outreach venues across the Bay area. Interns will help develop, organize and lead hands-on activities for visitors of all ages as well as assist in documentation and evaluation of programs.

Qualified candidates will possess:
– Interest in art education, craft, and design
– Comfort with working with diverse audiences and ages
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Ability to multi-task and handle routine office tasks

(Three to six-month unpaid internship)

Under the guidance of the Marketing and Communications Director, the Marketing and Communications Intern will assist with the growth of MCD’s online and social media presence. Interns will assist with management of MCD’s content calendars and publishing to social media accounts, management of MCD’s Google Adwords, which includes creating and scheduling ad campaigns and tracking analytics, posting of MCD programs, events and exhibitions to affiliate sites and platforms, and assisting with updating and minor editing of sfmcd.org

Qualified candidates will possess:
– Interest in contemporary art, especially craft and design
– Experience with social media/ e-marketing platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (preferably beyond personal use), as well as creating ads on social media platforms
– Experience with WordPress and html
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Photoshop and/or Facebook Ads (advanced skills are a plus)
-Ability to multi-task and handle routine office tasks

HOW TO APPLY
Internships are available to university students or recent graduates. Our Summer internships are currently full and we’ll begin accepting applications for our Fall internships in July. Interns must be willing to contribute a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of service per week. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to careers@museumofcraftanddesign.org

Assist visitors with purchasing admission and merchandise in the Museum Store. Restock, tag, and display products in the store/storeroom as instructed by store manager. Must be reliable, friendly, trustworthy, interested in contemporary craft and design, and participate in Museum events as needed. Prior retail experience preferred. Mac savvy, quick learner. We use the Altru POS system.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with POS system
• Knowledge of retail procedures and operations

The Museum of Craft and Design is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. Please send resume and cover letter to careers@sfmcd.org, or mail to 2569 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94107. No phone calls please. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only those candidates selected for further review will be contacted. The position will be open until filled.