● Provided general clerical support for the department/facility, including reception,
greeting visitors, customer service, and mail distribution amongst other tasks.
● Performed administrative support tasks such as proofreading, composing, and
sending simple letters and memos, and assisted in special events or projects when
needed.
● Handled incoming telephone calls, determined the purpose of calls, and forwarded
them to appropriate individuals; ensured that thorough written messages were
taken and delivered in a timely manner.
● Monitored the ordering of supplies to remain within the operating budget,
maintained proper stock levels of office supplies, and managed petty cash.
● Maintained a positive working relationship with all staff members to reflect the
company's philosophy and values.
(Two-semester structured program: hands-on museum area projects accompanied by weekly academic workshops and seminars. Fall Semester Assignment: Education Department; Spring Semester Assignment: Research and Scholars)
1. Education Department
- Assisted staff members with developing and preparing lesson plans and projects (focusing on art and history topics) for various museum outreach programs. These programs included distance learning classes prepared and presented to teachers and children in K-12 schools in the U.S. and beyond.
- Helped research new exhibits and topics that would benefit the general public.
- Engaged and educated the general public on modern art movements and trends.
2. Research and Scholars Center
- Aided staff members with administrative tasks related to the Museum’s Advanced Level Internship - Program and the Smithsonian Fellows program.
- Contacted museum staff members to schedule and arrange the weekly intern workshops.
- Served as the Intern Program student representative to the intern group, developing activities for the students and leading them in group meetings and discussions.
- Performed various administrative tasks, as needed, to assist the Intern Program Officer and her Program Assistant in facilitating successful program operations and museum education for the interns.
