Jobs at Lux
Jobs at Lux
Lux Art Insitute’s internship program provides college juniors and seniors, recent graduates and graduate students with in-depth training and valuable work experience in an intimate non-profit museum environment. Student interns will have a unique experience supporting designated departments of the organization and will gain valuable exposure to various aspects of museum administration. While at Lux, student interns will be mentored by Lux staff and will participate directly in the development and implementation of Lux programming.
In the Curatorial Department, interns will perform research on artists using our artist database and files, learning art history and current trends in the art world along the way. As support for our Artist Residency program, interns will be in direct contact with artists and assist the staff with preparing exhibitions.
In the Education Department, interns will assist with the Valise Project, our off-site education outreach program and Luxcursion, our on-site program. Interns will help develop projects for Luxcursion and lead art lessons with students in the Copley Classroom, work directly with Valise Project curriculum and research new Valise artists.
In the Development Department, interns will research grant opportunities, learn valuable grant writing skills, assist with donor events and fundraisers, as well as support staff on the membership and capital campaign projects. Interns will assist with putting together press packets and press releases and will support staff at openings and press events.
Part-time two to three days a week, hours to be determined.
Junior or senior undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate: Word and Excel necessary; experience with desktop publishing, InDesign, Photoshop and donor databases a definite plus. Must be organized and have excellent attention to detail. All candidates should have an art history or studio art background and an interest in museum practice and the visual arts.
Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to info@luxartinstitute.org. In your subject line, please indicate the department to which you are applying (Curatorial, Development or Education). Email with questions about the position.
Interviews by appointment only. No phone calls, please.
Lux Art Institute is seeking an education intern to assist with the organization's outreach program, The Valise Project, and other onsite education programs during the 2011-2012 school year.
The Valise Project travels to school in San Diego County presenting art and hands-on art lessons to students grades K-12. The Education Intern will assist the education department staff with all aspects of The Valise Project and will gain hands-on teaching experience as well as experience working in a museum setting.
Duties:
- Assist outreach educator in preparing and setting up supplies for lessons
- Assist outreach educator in teaching and helping students with art projects
- Assist with clean-up after each class
- Work on lesson plans and curriculum guides under the guidance of the outreach educator
8-12 hours weekly, September 2011 through June 2012. This is an unpaid internship, however some travel reimbursement is available.
- College student working toward a degree in art, art history or education
- Experience or interest in teaching or assisting primary grade level students
- Engaging, enthusiastic, outgoing and professional
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Upon hiring, must complete background check and fingerprinting
Please send cover letter, resume and up to three work samples (artwork or lesson plans) to kleen@luxartinstitute.org.
Email with questions about the position, no calls please.
Lux Art Institute is seeking an education intern to assist with the organization's onsite youth education programs, including field trips, after-school programs and special events during the 2011-2012 school year.
Duties:
- Lead school field trip groups in interactive tours (Luxcursions) of Lux grounds and studio
- Lead/assist related hands-on art projects for field trip groups
- Assist with after-school art programs, Kids-in-Residence
- Assist with special family events, including Family Day and Family Fridays
- Assist with set-up, preparation and clean-up for each lesson
- Work on lesson plans and curriculum guides under the guidance of the outreach educator
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of the Lux classroom space
15-20 hours weekly; September 2011 through June 2012; schedule to be arranged upon hiring. Compensation is to be determined and will be based on experience and arranged schedule.
- College student working toward a degree in art, art history or education, or recent college graduate with a degree in art, art history or education
- Experience or interest in teaching or assisting students ages 6 to 12
- Engaging, enthusiastic, outgoing and professional
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Please send resume, cover letter and up to three work samples (of your personal artwork or lessons plans and artwork you have done with children) to kleen@luxartinstitute.org.
Email with questions about the position, no calls please.
Lux Art Institute is redefining the museum experience with a new art institution devoted to the creative process, the living artist, art education and the native environment. Lux's permanent facility in Encinitas opened in the Fall of 2007. The institute hosts and artist-in-residency program, events, exhibitions and education programs.
Lux is looking for a full-time Development Manager to oversee all resource development activities including the annual and capital funds, major gifts, grant and foundation support, membership programs, sponsorship and special events. The Development Manager supervises the Development Associate and works closely with the Director to manage all fundraising and development activities.
Full-time, exempt employee. Some evening and weekend hours are required as well as travel within the region.
Compensation:
DOE, benefit package includes health care and paid time off.
Bachelor's Degree. 5-7 years of fundraising and supervisory experience. Ideal candidates possess a proactive attitude, solid computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with eTapestry or similar donor management software is required.
Candidates should have a strong record of success with cultivating donors, developing and managing a membership program, event planning, grant writing and capital campaign experience. Must be discrete and able to maintain confidentiality.
Qualified candidates please send resume, cover letter, salary history, professional references and writing sample to info@luxartinstitute.org. No phone calls please.