Employment Opportunities

Palm Springs Art Museum 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.

Position: Intern
Location: Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly rate: $16/hour
Start Date: June 6, 2024
End Date: August 30, 2024

This internship opportunity is open exclusively to students enrolled at College of the Desert.

Internship Description:

Palm Springs Art Museum is excited to offer an exciting paid internship opportunity for students enrolled at College of the Desert. With support from the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), this internship will provide students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of museum operations and community engagement and offers a unique opportunity to support the development of meaningful public programs.

This internship is a step toward achieving the museum's goal of transforming into an inclusive and dynamic institution that represents our surrounding communities. The success of our public programs has shown that public programs are a vital way to welcome new guests and attract diverse, new audiences. This internship will contribute to the continued success of these programs by working to increase access to the museum's public programs and exhibitions, which will further advance our mission of being an inclusive and community-centered institution.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist museum staff with planning and implementing public programs.
  • Support the design and implementation of Family+, a public program of Palm Springs Art Museum designed to engage diverse audiences, especially young adults and families.
  • Lead an assessment of museum program accessibility, considering factors such as language accessibility, physical access, program inclusivity.
  • Provide support for community engagement efforts, including developing relationships with community organizations.
  • Collaborate with museum staff on special projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled at College of the Desert, and must enroll in the work experience course for Summer 2024.
  • Available to work 35 hours per week at Palm Springs Art Museum.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Passion for art, culture, community engagement and museum operations.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude.

Benefits:

In addition to the $16/hour rate, the intern will receive mentorship from Luisa Heredia, Chief Education & Community Engagement Officer, and Amber Amaya, Programs and Strategy Manager, at Palm Springs Art Museum.

With support from AAMD, the intern will have up to $3,000 to utilize for their own professional development. This funding can be used to attend a conference, or pay for other professional development opportunities, with prior permission from Palm Springs Art Museum.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resumé and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the internship to Amber Amaya, Programs and Strategy Manager at aamaya@psmuseum.org. Please include "Palm Springs Art Museum Internship Application" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged. However, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.


Palm Springs Art Museum is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

The Security Officer is responsible for the protection and safety of the art, visitors, and staff. Patrol and monitor premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of points of entry.

Job Classification: Full Time / Part Time  Hourly / Non-exempt

Department: Security

Reports To: Security Manager, Assistant Security Manager And Security Supervisors

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring premises.
  • Performs fire watch duties as directed, and assists in emergency evacuation of visitors and staff when required.
  • When assigned to night shifts, performs safety and hazard patrols throughout public and all non-public areas.
  • Responds to exhibit case or fire alarms and reports conditions by radio to Control.
  • Reports to supervisor any damage to exhibits, unsafe conditions, loose floor tiles, torn window shades, etc., also any unusual occurrences such as minor accidents, and other cases requiring additional help or authority.
  • Inspect access points during closing.
  • Inspect fire extinguishers while patrolling.
  • Perform opening and closing procedures.
  • Actively support an environment of teamwork, cooperation, and service excellence.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

  • Professionalism, dependability, alertness.
  • Good communication and customer service skills are a must as visitors interact with security officers with questions and concerns.
  • Must have strong work values and quick decision making.

Qualifications

Must have a current Guard Card and pass a background check. Must have good social skills and be team-oriented. Must be flexible and resourceful. High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous security guard experience is preferred.

Application:

To apply for a position, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Search Committee at jobs@psmuseum.org (No phone calls please)

To apply for a position, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Search Committee at jobs@psmuseum.org (No phone calls please)

Please note that due to the high volume of interested applicants, we are only able to contact candidates with the most relevant experience and skill sets for our open positions. 

We are not able to accept phone inquiries or confirm receipt of applications. Thank you for your interest in employment at Palm Springs Art Museum.