The Student Guide program trains college and graduate students to lead innovative tours of the Museum's collections and exhibitions, and to assist with Museum public programs. Students develop critical thinking and communication skills while sharing their fresh and diverse perspectives with Museum visitors.
During this yearlong commitment, volunteer Student Guides:
- Receive training from Museum staff in museum education, research techniques, and presentation skills
- Develop their critical thinking, teaching, and observation skills in gallery-based settings
- Research and lead lively discussion-based tours for the general public in the Museum's permanent collections and special exhibitions
- Plan and implement a public program for university students
- Assist with and evaluate the Museum's public education programming
- Serve as student advisors for the Museum's Education Division
- Meet other museum professionals
Student Guides commit to working between seven and ten hours per week, which includes meetings on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays during the academic year, as well as independent research in the Museum galleries. Meetings begin in early October each year, and applications are due at the end of September. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Academic credit can be arranged.
To apply, please send a copy of your résumé along with the completed application form.
For more information, email academic.programs@brooklynmuseum.org or call (718) 501-6214.
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