OVERVIEW

The Exhibition Intern at the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
will contribute to the development of the exhibition The Pursuit of Happiness: Imagining a Healthier Future. This exhibition is a dialogue between the medical professional
Fellows of the College and high school participants in the museum’s Youth Programs.
Working under the Senior Director of Interpretation & Engagement, the intern will gain
experience in the early phases of exhibition development, including building
partnerships, content research, and collaborating to clarify learning objectives and
themes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting research on items in the museum and library collections

• Collaborating on the development of themes, scope, and learning objectives

• Cultivating partnerships between Fellows and Youth program participants

• Conducting gallery-based audience research

• Background research on historical and scientific literature related to the exhibition

• Assisting in creating proposals for the exhibition framework and visual identity

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Collaborative group work

• Writing

• Independent research

• Interpersonal skills to work with wide age ranges (high school students to retired MDs)

• Skills with graphic design software are useful but not required