Employment

The Muscatine Art Center is a municipal museum and department of the City of Muscatine. Employment opportunities are posted on the City of Muscatine’s website at www.muscatineiowa.gov. Four full-time employees and five part-time employees are currently on staff at the Muscatine Art Center. Beyond the regular staff, there is a team of dedicated volunteers, interns, Friends board members, members of the Board of Trustees, the Advisory Committee for the Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation, donors to the collection, artists, educators, studio instructors, Friends members, financial donors, City employees and officials, community leaders, corporate sponsors, business owners, granting organizations, cultural organizations, peers around the state, and others who contribute to the Muscatine Art Center’s successes.

Internships

Interns with various areas of study and in many different levels of education have worked alongside Muscatine Art Center staff. High school students through students completing a Master’s degree in Museum Studies have gained experience and a better understanding of museum operations. From photographing the collection and developing marketing pieces to entering collections data and creating lesson plans, interns receive real world experience while helping to advance the mission of the Muscatine Art Center. Interns need not have a museum career in mind. Students interested in marketing, photography, history, art, education, and other areas are encouraged to contact the Muscatine Art Center to discuss their interests.