Accessibility Undergraduate Intern – Spring 2027 at Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Accessibility Undergraduate Intern – Spring 2027 Community Engagement and Partnerships The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Access Programs is responsible for ensuring that people of all abilities feel welcome and can make direct connections with the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The program offers internships to college students who enjoy working with people with disabilities and are interested in learning more about the intersection of art and disability. The Accessibility intern will play a crucial role within Access in supporting programs such as Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum. Through our Artful Healing program, the intern will learn about working with hospitalized patients and will create art kits. In Beyond the Spectrum, the intern will support art educators by gathering materials, prepping slide decks, and assisting during each session. In addition to these programs, the intern will play a crucial role within Access, documenting and cataloging the multisensory tools used on access tours. The intern will report to the Assistant Director of Accessibility and work alongside and learn from experts in arts and disability. They will gain valuable professional skills, including communication with a variety of audiences, visitors, and organizations. Additionally, the selected intern will have opportunities to work with a wide range of people, with a diversity of disabilities, and will build a professional network with disability advocates and arts administrators, and related organizations. Ideal candidates must be able to commit to work onsite 15 hours weekly between January 25th and May 7th, mostly between 9am-5pm, including the Saturday morning Beyond the Spectrum program (twice a month). Additionally, interns must attend orientation on Fri, Jan 22nd, (10am-3:30pm), and the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course on the following Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, and May 7. The selected intern will be paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour and will receive a $90.00 per month transportation subsidy. (This subsidy is subject to taxes.) As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution and fostering the next generation of museum staff, the MFA actively encourages students from all backgrounds to apply to the program. Essential Functions: Create art kits. Support classroom educators working with autistic kids and teens. Documenting tactiles used on tours. Prepare and offer a 3-minute final presentation of the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course. Qualifications Enrolled in an undergraduate program, concurrent with the internship period. Demonstrated interest in accessibility-related practices. Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Proven ability to interact easily and successfully with the disability community. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take initiative. Ability to set realistic project deadlines and work independently to meet them. Ability to work onsite 15 hours weekly between January 25th and May 7th, mostly between 9am-5pm, including the Saturday morning Beyond the Spectrum program (twice a month). and the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course on the following Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, and May 7. Ability to attend orientation on Friday, January 22, (10am-3:30pm). How to Apply DO NOT INCLUDE any document not specifically requested within the description (e.g., recommendations, transcripts, writing samples, etc.) DO NOT include your photo in any of your documents. Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document, (Word or PDF). The cover letter must include: the title of the internship for which you are applying (one internship per application) how the named internship fits into your academic and/or career goals why your specific skills/experience/interests qualify you for the internship. any periods when you are not available for an in-person interview. your contact information including e-mail and daytime phone SAVE your document file as (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_POSITIONTITLE_Spring2027) Upload the single document as your resume via the employment portal Internships | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ASAP before December 4, 2026. (Do not upload separate cover letter.) Candidates may apply for no more than two internships per season and must submit a separate cover letter/resume document for each position. **Direct any/all questions to: intern@mfa.org before submitting your application. ** Applications not conforming to these guidelines may be deemed ineligible and not considered.