Applying for Museum Jobs with Salim Moore of the Benton Museum of Art

Are you interested in working for museums but unsure what opportunities exist, how to tailor your application materials, or where to begin? Join Salim Moore, Academic Curator at The Benton Museum of Art, at this workshop to learn what hiring managers look for in intern and entry-level museum applicants. Topics to be covered include:• What skills and experience museums value most in internship and entry-level applicants• What functional areas within museums typically recruit interns and entry-level positions• Jobs search tips specific to the museum industrySalim Moore was born and raised in the Alta/Pasadena area and has, over the course of his career, devoted his time, energy, and considerable talents to building and fostering community through the visual arts—both in Southern California and in Chicago, where he received his MFA and also served as a curatorial assistant at the Art Institute of Chicago. He joined The Benton Museum of Art in 2020 and currently works there as the academic curator, which, as part of his role, involves hiring interns.