Interpretative Fellow, Latinx Art

About the role

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is offering an Interpretive Fellow, Latinx Art the opportunity to assist the MFAH department of Learning and Interpretation in making Latinx art at the MFAH accessible and engaging to the broadest possible audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work with Learning and Interpretation staff to develop interpretive online resources from research into Latinx works in the Museum’s collections
• Collaborate with Curatorial and Learning and Interpretation departments to develop content for gallery-specific iPads, print materials, or the MFAH mobile app
• Collaborate with the Museum’s Conservation department to interpret conservation research and technical reports for the Museum’s in-gallery and website audiences
• Make these reports relevant through art historical research and accessible written content on in-gallery iPads or website platforms
• Train docents and teens to answer questions and engage Museum visitors in Latinx art
• Participate in ¡Aquí Estamos! project meetings

Qualifications

• BA degree in art history, studio art, or museum studies
• IDEALLY pursuing graduate study (MA or MFA) in these or related fields
• Demonstrated interest or background in Latinx art
• Reading and writing ability in Spanish is desired
• Basic fluency in the application of digital resources for learning and research a plus
• Familiarity with some aspect of museum work or learning theory as it relates to museum audiences is desired
• Expects to develop a career in museum work, either as a museum, interpreter, educator or curator

Benefits

The Interpretative Fellow will receive a $5,000 stipend for their contributions to the initiative. Please note that the MFAH is unable to offer tuition assistance or remission.

Pay

$5,000 stipend

Schedule

This part-time, year-long internship will comprise approximately 125 hours per semester with an average of 10-12 hours of work per week. The fellow will work with supervisors in the Learning and Interpretation Department to determine an acceptable schedule, which will allow the fellow to do research, attend meetings, and assist in the production of interpretive resources. The anticipated term is September 7th, 2026 to May 15th, 2027, but minor adjustments will be considered based on the selected candidate’s availability.