Kappa Delta Internship

The Museum offers two paid summer O’Keeffe Art and Leadership Program internships in Santa Fe, New Mexico for Kappa Delta College Students.

Application Deadline
March 1

Internship Information and Job Overview
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is proud to announce PAID summer intern positions in Santa Fe, NM for Kappa Delta College students. This gender based program offers an exciting opportunity to work in a creative, energetic and fun environment.

Two Kappa Delta’s will be contracted to work in the program. These positions are supported through a partnership between the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and The Kappa Delta Foundation.

The O'Keeffe Art and Leadership Program for Girls, founded in 1998, provides adolescent girls, 11-13 years, with opportunities for independent thinking, skill-building, problem solving and the development of their artistic talents. Areas of concentration include topics on identity, creativity and self-esteem. This interactive program seeks to create a support system for girls, utilizing art-making and women artist role models, particularly Georgia O'Keeffe, to promote girls' creative abilities.

Program Dates
First week of June to mid-August with an average of 40 hrs per week.

Requirements
Interest and desire to spend a challenging summer in an energetic environment with a staff dedicated to fostering creativity and resiliency in youth. Candidates should have experience with age group and interest in the arts and leadership skills. Candidates must be responsible and reliable with a flexible work attitude, an ability to "think on your feet" in assisting the Program Coordinator, and enjoy working as a team.

Internship Responsibilities

Attend pre-program staff training including Red Cross First Aid and CPR
General office work
Daily maintenance of site and supplies
Interaction with families and community
Facilitate games, activities and discussions
Co-lead art and leadership lessons
Assist and participate in professional artist workshops
Co-lead field trips, including overnights
Prepare for final girls/boys art exhibition/reception
Complete all evaluations and final exit interviews

Stipend
$3,000 (10 weeks)

Application Process - Please send complete applications only.

Resume.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Internship Application
A personal letter stating reasons for wanting to be an intern, including goals; what the intern hopes to achieve from the experience; how the internship relates to career plans; what he/she believe they can contribute to the Museum; personal information including interests and abilities.
Specific information including: dates available to work; number of hours per week; if doing this for University credit, supply school requirements and advisor's name.
Copy of college transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation- at least one from a college professor. Reference letters should answer the following questions:

   1. How long has the author known the prospective intern and in what capacity?
   2. Identify candidate's strengths and weaknesses in regards to the position requested.
   3. What qualities does the candidate offer the program or department?
   4. What will the candidate gain from an internship with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum?
   5. Would the author have any reservations about employing the applicant?

   References may be emailed to: shannonbay@okeeffemuseum.org

Materials can be sent via mail, email or fax.
By email: shannonbay@okeeffemuseum.org
By fax: 505.946.1092
By download: Please download the application form here and fax or mail it to the Museum.
By mail: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Education Department, Attention: Art & Leadership Program for Girls KD Summer Internship Application, 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Please Note: The museum does not provide or find housing or transportation for interns. A vehicle is strongly recommended.