Telfair Museums invites Savannah teenagers, grades 9-12, to participate in the Telfair Teen Advisory Council (TAC). TAC helps develop programming at the museum for teens. It is designed for its members to promote educational programming throughout the community by distributing promotional materials, designing flyers and determining creative ways to promote programs at the museum.
TAC Members are given the opportunity to volunteer in the museum during public programs in order to fulfill their schools’ volunteer service requirements. They are also the chief facilitators of any education program specifically designed for teenagers. For example, during the artist interview/lectures, the advisory council will be responsible for leading the discussion between the artist and teens.
By participating in the Teen Advisory Council, members have the opportunity to learn about the career opportunities available within a museum, particularly in education and marketing. Participation in the Teen Advisory Council is an incentive for graduating seniors in helping to make them desirable candidates to universities that have more competitive acceptance programs.
For more information, contact Vaughnette Goode-Walker at 912.790.8886 or e-mail at goodewalkerv@telfair.org
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2010 – 2011 Labelle and Meyer Tenenbaum
Multicultural High School Student Internship – Telfair Museums
Description: Telfair Museums offers a unique opportunity to high school students to foster the development of future museum professionals. This internship is intended specifically for any outstanding student who is a member of a group currently under-represented in these professions: individuals of African-American, Asian, Latino or Hispanic and Native American descent. One student will be chosen to assist the museum with educational program development, marketing, evaluation and implementation of programs and educational exhibitions. The student will also participate as a representative on the Telfair Museums’ Teen Advisory Council. Award: This paid internship begins fall of 2010. The intern will gain experience working with education, marketing and other departments at Telfair Museums, gaining skills that may be applied to future positions in museums and arts organizations.
Hours and term of internship: 5- 10 hrs per week from November 2010 – May 2011
Requirements: Must be high school student in Chatham County. Financial need will be considered.
Deadline: October 29, 2010
To apply: Cover letter, resume and application form below may be submitted to:
Tenenbaum Internship
Education Department
Telfair Museums
P.O. Box 10081
Savannah , GA 31412
Contact: Vaughnette Goode-Walker
email: goode-walkerv@telfair.org
Phone: 912.790.8886