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The Rockwell Museum maintains a unique work environment in the beautifully restored Old City Hall Building in downtown Corning in New York’s Finger Lakes Region.

Nestled in scenic upstate New York, Corning is a vibrant community with an attractive, historical downtown and home to Corning Incorporated—one of the world’s leading innovators in glass and materials science and world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass.

Our small staff is a committed, creative, energetic team that continually embraces diversity of thought and backgrounds. We are passionate about advancing our work and our commitment to the community. We offer full- and part-time positions with excellent benefits. The Rockwell Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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There are no current part-time openings.

Summer Art Education Intern

Title: Summer Art Education Intern
Location: Education Department, The Rockwell Museum, Corning, NY
Reports To: Educator for Early Childhood and Family Programs
Pay Rate: $20/ hour
Duration: June- August 2026 (12 weeks/ 120 hours) This internship is a contract position through Kelly Services.

Explore the world of art education at The Rockwell Museum! This internship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Museum’s education team to design and implement creative, hands-on art projects for families and youth. As an intern you will gain valuable experience in art programming, education, and museum operations while fostering meaningful connections between the Museum’s fine art collection and the community.

As a Summer Art Education Intern, you will:

  • Work with the Education team to develop four engaging hands-on art projects for family visitors.
  • Facilitate eight sessions of art programming in the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, the Museum’s hands-on, drop-in family space.
  • Lead interactive tours and art-making activities for youth center groups visiting the museum.

This internship is perfect for students passionate about art, education, and community engagement.

Learning Opportunities

By the end of the internship, the student will:

  1. Develop skills in program facilitation and project management.
  2. Enhance public speaking and communication skills through interactive tours and workshops.
  3. Gain insight into museum education, best practices, and the role of art museums in the community.
  4. Learn strategies for adapting art activities to accommodate the different needs of diverse groups and age ranges.

Career Building Opportunities

Whether you pursue a career in museums, education, arts administration, or another field, this internship equips you with transferable skills in communication, project coordination, and public engagement. You’ll learn how to work with diverse audiences, manage multifaceted projects, and design creative solutions—skills that are invaluable in any professional setting. Plus, your hands-on experience in leading tours, facilitating art-making activities, and working collaboratively will make you a strong candidate for a wide range of professional roles in the future.

Skills Developed:

  • Project planning and execution
  • Art instruction and facilitation
  • Curriculum design for informal learning environments
  • Public speaking and group leadership
  • Collaboration with museum staff and community partners
  • Effective time management and organization

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current enrollment in good standing in a 2- or 4-year accredited degree-granting program
  • Interest in art, art education, early childhood education, art history, or cultural education; coursework in these areas is a plus
  • Some prior experience working with children and/ or multigenerational groups
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to practice public speaking
  • Ability to confidently and respectfully engage with diverse visitors in an informal instructional setting
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Office 365
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus
  • Availability on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Flexible availability between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on other weekdays

Are you ready to inspire creativity and make art accessible to all? Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience at The Rockwell Museum! To apply, email a 1-page letter of interest and your resume to: fultzk@rockwellmuseum.org

Application deadline: March 16, 2026

Interested in volunteering?

Our volunteers are more than just appreciated members of the Rockwell community — they are the very foundation of our success. 

Benefits to volunteers are numerous, including endless opportunities to engage in The Rockwell’s many educational programs and lectures, annual field trips and recognition events, as well a generous discount in the Museum Store. In return, volunteers work as ambassadors for the museum, helping the community fall in love with The Rockwell and the art in its galleries. 

Rockwell volunteers receive an initial orientation, as well as topic-specific trainings throughout the year. All volunteers are required to pass a background check and be at least 18 years of age. 

Docent

If you are passionate about fostering meaningful, interactive arts experiences with children and adults, consider becoming a docent! Our docents are trained to lead Museum tours for youth and adults and can even go on the road for outreach programs at local schools. Minimum 30 hours commitment annually (including training). 

Contact Us

Interested in volunteering? Please fill out a volunteer registration form so we can learn more about your interests. 

For more information on volunteering at The Rockwell, please contact Ann Recotta at 607.974.5505 or recottaa@rockwellmuseum.org 

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