Studio Art Intern

Studio Art Intern

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about sparking creativity in kids and bringing art to life through hands-on experiences? The Studio Art Intern will collaborate with the Learning Engagement Team to plan and deliver weekly studio arts programming for children ages 0–11 at Marbles. This internship offers immersive, real-world experience in arts education, giving interns the opportunity to apply their artistic skills in a dynamic, playful, and community-centered environment. Interns will gain valuable educational experience aligned with their field of study or career goals while building both personal and professional skills. This is an unpaid internship.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and facilitation of arts programming with children 0-11.
• Support the Learning Team in hosting Guest Star artists and programs at the museum.
• Incorporate learning objectives and Marbles Play Right structure into assigned programs.
• Conduct research and help build relationships with local artists in the Raleigh area.
• Assist with the maintenance and organization of program areas, including materials and equipment.
• Respond to emails in a timely manner and follow through on supervisor directives.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.

Ideal Experience and Skills

• Must be enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse hands-on teaching and instructional methods.
• An understanding of different forms and mediums in studio art.
• Informal teaching or classroom management with children preferred.
• Friendly and engaging personality.
• Ability to deliver content effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, stooping, bending.

• Occasionally using a ladder and going up and down stairs.
• Crawling into confined spaces.
• Carrying up to 40 lbs.

Schedule

• Availability Monday and Saturday or Sundays is preferred.
• 10-15 hours per week

Benefits

• Parking and commuter benefits
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
• Fitness Benefits

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at [email protected] or 919-857-1069.


Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.