During the three-month period, the intern(s) will work on translating exhibit descriptions from English to Spanish, French, Chinese, or German. The translated text will be used to create a voice recording to be heard by visitors as they tour the museum.

• 12-week, full-time unpaid internship
• Ownership of challenging and impactful project
• Work with other interns and museum staff
• Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, including networking opportunities
• Participate in volunteer projects and social events

Internships are non-paid and should be coordinated with an advisor at your college or university if you would like to receive class credit. 10+ onsite hours are required, including some weekends & evening concerts.

Education

Student(s) pursuing a degree within the Modern Language Department

Strong linguistic skills:

• Translates with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness
• Strong writing skills and understanding of the translation process
• Selects the appropriate mode of translation for each situation
• Self-corrects, understands own linguistic limitations, seeks clarification, and accepts correction
• Understands language as an expression of culture and uses culturally appropriate text

Organizational skills:

• Flexible to meet scheduling needs
• Sound judgment and confidence
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to set and meet project deadlines
• Solid writing, planning, and communication skills

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to maria@sigalmusicmuseum.org. Please include any department or internship fellowship application deadlines in your email, and we will do our best to accommodate those. Applications will be accepted from January 1 – February 28, 2023, and eligible candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants will be notified of final decisions by March 31, 2023.