Experience Production Paint Shop Intern - Spring 2025 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Overview:
The Experience Production Paint Shop Intern will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual environment of the Museum by performing painting tasks across the Museum and various exhibits. This position will involve both routine production painting and detailed artistic work, ensuring that the Museum’s spaces are vibrant and well-maintained. The intern will also be responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the paint shop.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. We cannot transform the lives of children and families unless we embrace all families. Together, we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.

Internship Duties:

• Check work orders on Limble every morning and perform necessary touch-ups around the Museum before it opens.


• Conduct repainting projects on gallery walls and detailed painting on structures for exhibits within the paint shop.


• Gain training and execute tasks related to paint shop operations, including the preparation of materials, equipment maintenance, and inventory management of painting supplies.


• Assist with various painting projects, contributing to the overall functioning of the Experience Production and Facilities teams.


• Maintain an organized workspace by ensuring all paint cans are labeled and cleaning up after every task, as well as during downtime.


• Properly close up the shop when necessary, ensuring all lights, water, and ventilation systems are turned off and securing the doors.

Internship Requirements:

• Minimum Junior standing - pursuing a degree in fine arts, art education, or a related area of study.


• Strong Artistic Skills: General knowledge of painting practices and proficiency in various painting techniques.


• Attention to Detail: An eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.


• Creative Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and adapting to feedback.


• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and collaborate with colleagues.


• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.

ADA Requirements:

• Must be able to observe buildings, grounds, and other campus structures; must be able to view computer monitors, record-keeping books, workspaces, and paint materials.


• Must be able to communicate extensively and effectively via telephone, virtually, two-way radio, and one-on-one conversations with staff, vendors, and visitors.


• Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot, analyze, and repair equipment. Must also be able to routinely climb ladders, work from ledges, and navigate fixed obstacles.


• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and climb; must also be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 30 lbs.


• Required ability to visit and work at production sites and in workshop areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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