Position: Pollock Summer Intern – Mayer Library 

Reports to: Director of Library and Archives 

Level: Intern 

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time 

Benefits: Not benefits eligible 

Internship Period: Approximately June 2, 2025 – Late August 2025 (flexible) 

Schedule: Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00; mutually agreed upon schedule 

Salary: $18/hour, 21 hours per week (maximum) 

Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 

Mission

The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive. 

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the Position: 

The Shirley Phillipson Pollock Internship in Art Librarianship offers a paid opportunity for prospective or current students of library or information science programs to gain experience working in an art museum library setting. The internship can be configured as a practicum to fulfill the requirements of the MLIS degree where applicable. Interns collaborate with professional staff and participate in the Mayer Library's daily activities while also contributing to special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with library collection management activities including acquisitions, gift processing, shelving, filing, performing minor book repairs 
• Assist library staff with public services such as reference and interlibrary loan 
• Contribute to and collaborate with the library staff on special projects to achieve departmental goals 

Internship Goals: 

• Develop an understanding of art museum library operations and its audiences  
• Gain practical experience performing collection documentation, reference work, and collection maintenance duties in a museum library environment 
• Become familiar with the various types of materials held by art museum libraries and how they support institutional research 
• Learn about standard systems in the library and how they are used by staff 

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Completion of coursework in a related field, such as art history and/or library science 
• Current student in a library and information science program preferred 
• Interest in pursuing a career in the museum library field 
• Ability to work in a stationary position at a desk, push and pull a book truck, bend and/or reach to retrieve materials on shelves, lift boxes up to 25 lbs. 

Application Instructions 

Upload and attach your resume and personal statement cover letter as specified below. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. If you have any difficulty with the application process or the Paylocity system, please first reach out to internships@dma.org for assistance.

All items must be submitted no later than April 18, 2025. Application review and interview scheduling will begin upon receipt of submissions and a decision made by early May. 

Please save the files with your last name and document type in the title: e.g. Smith_Cover Letter.

1. Resume or CV 

Submit in application under Select Resume to Upload  

1. Personal Statement Cover Letter 

Submit in application under Upload Cover Letter  

A detailed one-to-two-page cover letter explaining your interest in an art museum or library career. Include information regarding your personal learning expectations for the internship; any prior, library or museum experience; and any art and art history related experience. 

Our Core Values 

• Act with Integrity: Be open, honest, and ethical.
• Communicate Openly: Be constructive, transparent, and respectful.
• Build Inclusivity: Diverse backgrounds make us stronger.
• Join Forces: Support collaboration and unity. 
• Work Passionately: Be fearless, creative, and solutions-driven.
• Embrace and Drive Change: Be nimble, there is always a way to yes.
• Invest in Each Other: Pursue learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Equity 

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all. 

Diversity 

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity. 

Inclusion 

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture. 

EOE 

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.