The Columbia Museum of Art is the premier international art museum in South Carolina with a commitment to exhibiting art from around the world. The collection ranges from antiquity to the present day with a focus on European, American, modern and contemporary, and Asian art. A large gift from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation formed the nucleus of an important permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects of fine and decorative arts across a broad range of centuries and media.

The Museum is in a modern 128,000 square foot facility that opened in 1998 and is a captivating architectural building with 25 galleries, designed by George Sexton Associates of Washington, D.C., with art studios, a 160-seat auditorium, a library, and museum shop. Significant undeveloped space is earmarked for future gallery expansion. The Museum has an annual budget of $3.7 million and a full-time staff of 32. It serves as the cultural anchor of a newly revitalized downtown – blocks from the State Capitol and the historic campus of the University of South Carolina.

Columbia is South Carolina's largest city and the center of culture, government, education, and commerce. It is centrally located and within a two-hour drive of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the beaches and historic sites of Charleston and coastal South Carolina.

Governance and Administration:
501(c)(3) entity governed by the Columbia Art Association with a 24 member Board of Trustees, 5 member Commission and approximately 34 full time staff, a number of part-time staff and many volunteers.
Operating Budget:
$3.7 million
Endowment:
Approximately $4 million
Accreditation:
American Association of Museums

Application Instructions

  • Due to the high volume of requests we receive in regards to open positions at the museum, please review our application policy before submitting your resume & cover letter.
  • Applications accepted via email, mail or in person at the front desk via the Visitor Services Representative. No phone calls please. All open positions at the museum will be listed under the Employment section of our website.
  • All applications submitted for open positions will receive notice of receipt of their application.
  • Dependent on the number of applications received for each position it may take several weeks before we begin to contact qualified candidates.
  • However, only the top qualified candidates for each position are contacted via telephone.
  • When visiting the museum applicants may not request an unscheduled appointment with Human Resources.
  • If you are not contacted for an interview, or there are no open positions when you submit your application, please be assured that your resume will be kept on file for one year should a similar opportunity arise.

Available Employment Opportunities

Public Programs Intern

Public Programs

Posted: 01-31-12

The Public Programs intern will support the Public Programs department with: developing, managing and executing programs, assist in projection needs and audio visual components of a program while furthering the Museum's mission of educating, inspiring and enriching the lives of members of our community through art.

Click here to download the application packet.

For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org

Community Gallery Intern

Public Programs

Posted: 01-31-12

The Community Gallery intern assists with the coordination, installation and event planning for the David Wallace Robinson Jr. Community Gallery. This gallery is a public space gallery used to display exhibits provided by local and regional partner organizations. This gallery is associated with the Public Programs department.

Click here to download the application packet.

For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org


Family Friendly Initiative Intern

Visitor Services

Posted: 01-31-12

This internship is a special project opportunity, and will work with a number of departments as the Museum improves the ways in which we serve our family audiences. This internship will help with event coordination, volunteer management, resource development, audience research, and overall communication.

Click here to download the application packet.

For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org


Visitor Services Intern

Visitor Services

Posted: 01-31-12

Visitor Services is a multi-faceted department charged with engaging the Columbia Museum of Art’s seasoned patrons and new visitors alike. Committed to creating the best possible visitor experience, Visitor Services provides in-person information and guidance. Visitor Services Interns will be exposed to the range of services covered by the department and experience how the team works to both engage the public and create positive lasting impressions.

Click here to download the application packet.

For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org

Social Media Intern

Marketing & Communications

Posted: 01-31-12

Spend time on Facebook? Do you love to Tweet? The Columbia Museum of Art is looking for a self-motivated and savvy Social Media intern to grow our social networks. The intern is expected to support current efforts by adding new levels of creativity to increase the use and impact of new media for the Museum. As an integral part of the public relations team, the intern markets the CMA message by: providing content for social media channels, evaluating social media channels, reinforcing strategies already in place and identifying areas of improvement to the web team.

Click here to download the application packet.

For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org

Development Intern

Development & Membership

Posted: 01-31-12

The Development Department is seeking interns to assist with daily operations to support the Museum's mission of educating, inspiring and enriching the lives of members of our community through art.

Click here to download the application packet.


For more information, please contact our Intern Coordinator at
Internships@columbiamuseum.org