Join the ZMA with a Student Assistantship!
On an as-needed basis, the Zuckerman Museum of Art will send out a call for student
assistantships. These paid positions are a great way to gain experience in public
service, administration, and the museum field as you earn your degree. Kennesaw State
University students from any academic concentration are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities include but are not restricted to
- Aiding with and overseeing the museum’s daily operations including opening and closing the galleries
- Monitoring the art work and exhibitions during operating hours
- Welcoming and guiding museum guests
- Assisting with special programming and events
- Performing administrative tasks and research
- Conducting special tours
- Assisting with exhibition installation and/or de-installation
Applicants must be currently enrolled at Kennesaw State University, meet KSU’s Human Resources requirements for a position, and be in good academic standing. Selected applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal background check and follow KSU’s student employment guidelines.
The ZMA is currently accepting applications for Student Assistants until July 31,
2026. Job posting can be found on Handshake (Job #11166254). If you have any questions, please email Horacio Arias-Rodriguez
at hariasro@kennesaw.edu.
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Application Deadlines:
Fall semester internship (August-December): March 31st Notification: No later than April 30th
Spring semester internship (January-May): October 1st Notification: No later than October 31st
Materials submitted past the deadline will not be accepted. An interview will be required
for each position.
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The Zuckerman Museum of Art offers competitive internships for academic credit for
undergrad and graduate students. Interns will gain practical, real world experience
with the inner workings of a dynamic, contemporary art museum and collecting institution.
Students of Kennesaw State University are given preference, though applicants from
any accredited college or university are welcome to apply.
Internships take on one of several specialized tracks at the ZMA:
Curatorial Internship: Aid with exhibition research and development.
Museum Education Internship: Work on educational programming for college level and K-12 outreach. One Museum Education Internship may available per semester at the discretion of supervising staff.
Registration/Collection Management Internship: Assist with the management and care of the permanent collection. Duties include cataloging, art handling, inventory, rehousing, and research. Candidates must have strong research and organizational skills.
To apply for an internship, please submit the following materials to zma@kennesaw.edu:
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 references
- Letter of intent stating internship field of interest and career goals
- Writing sample for Curatorial applicants
- Sample lesson plan or docent tour for Museum Education applicants
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