The Meetings and Diversity Coordinator of the American Association of
Museums (AAM) seeks a part-time intern to assist with research and planning
for diversity initiatives.

AAM Diversity Coalition is an ad hoc committee whose members include:
*       AAM AIDS Network
*       AAM Alliance for Gay and Lesbian Concerns
*       AAM Americans with Disabilities Taskforce
*       AAM Asian Pacific American Professional Interest Committee
*       AAM Latino Network Professional Interest Committee
*       AAM Native Americans and Museums Collaboration Professional Interest
Committee
*       Association of African American Museums
*       Council for Jewish American Museums

The group works together to address diversity issues as outlined in the AAM
Strategic Agenda.  These initiatives include:

*       fundraise for a scholarship fund for diverse museum professionals to
attend AAM's annual meeting and professional education seminars,
*       develop a mid-career leadership development program for
underrepresented communities, and
*       strategize and assist to edit/write session proposals for AAM
meetings and seminars.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research and
evaluation, program development, marketing and fundraising.  The intern will
gain valuable learning experience from a diverse group of museum
professionals working together on national museum-related topics and
initiatives.

Intern responsibilities include:
*       researching scholarships made for AAM educational programs,
*       researching leadership development programs for diversity,
*       developing and managing database,
*       writing and editing draft proposals, and
*       assisting with developing and tracking diversity surveys.

Requirements:
*       knowledge of the AAM and affiliate organizations
*       strong computer skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Access, Excel)
and
*       exceptional interpersonal skills with people from diverse
backgrounds

This internship requires a minimum of 12 hours per week for three months,
with the possibility of fulfilling academic credit requirements if
applicable.

Graduate student in Arts Administration or Museum Studies preferred.

Please send a resume and letter of interest to: Diversity Internship,
Meetings and Professional Education Department, American Association of
Museums, 1575 Eye Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005.  Fax (202)
289-6578 or e-mail [log in to unmask]  EOE.

John T. Suau
Meetings and Diversity Coordinator
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20005
Fax: 202.289.6578

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