Fall 2008
None
Boston, MA
Apply by 09/15/2008

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The deadline to apply for this internship has passed.

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Why is this posting still here, then?
Good question. For a few reasons:

  1. For remembering. If you applied for this internship and then promptly lost the contact info, you can still find it here.
  2. For posterity. Say you're looking for a summer internship, but they haven't been posted yet. You're patient, but you still want an idea of what different companies offer. You can see the postings from past years to get an idea.
  3. For kicks. Maybe we like it this way. :-)

The Human Resource Department services both applicants for employment and established departments within the museum. This department provides a proactive environment which values the diversity of the Museum's work force and helps to foster harmonious relations among staff members; to provide an organized system to resolve staff differences; to assist, advise, and counsel; to problem-solve and trouble-shoot; to be a resource and service center for all levels of staff; and to be a source of contact for policy interpretation.

This internship will allow the successful applicant to learn about the HR function in general, and the recruiting function in particular, within a large non-profit organization. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: general clerical duties such as receiving and processing resumes, filing, documenting and editing HR policies and procedures, database management (data entry), responding to phone messages, and other projects as needed.

Some Specifics

Department: Human Resources
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week hours/week
Approximate Dates: October 2008 to December 2008

Internship Requirements

Qualifications:
•Exceptional organizational skills
•General knowledge of computers
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Commit to 10-12 hours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Fridays
•Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•Willingness to be flexible
•Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast paced environment

application information

Application Instructions

E-mail is the preferred method of applying, with all attachments in Microsoft Word format only. Applications may be e-mailed directly to Herbert Jones in the Office of Volunteer and Community Programs (hjones@mfa.org).

To apply for an internship, the following documents are required:
1. A statement-of-purpose cover letter clearly stating:
*the internship for which you are applying
*your academic and career goals
*your personal interests
*the skills you could bring to an MFA internship

2. A resume or CV (also in MS Word)

3. One letter of recommendation (also in MS Word) from an academic instructor or advisor, or from a current/recent employer. This recommendation may be submitted with the cover letter and resume, or may be e-mailed separately to hjones@mfa.org. All recommendations, whether sent by you or someone else, must include your full name in the subject heading of the e-mail.

Application Deadline - 09/15/2008

contact information

Employer Contact: Herbert Jones, Volunteer & Intern Programs Coordinator
Contact Phone: 617.369.3040