Exhibition Art & Scenic Internship

About the job

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
• Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.
  
  

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description

ABOUT MEOW WOLF

Meow Wolf is a multi-disciplinary art and entertainment company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our mission is to inspire creativity in people's lives through art, exploration, and play so that imagination will transform our worlds.

Our company is also dedicated to doing business for good. As a Certified B Corporation, Meow Wolf is actively involved in corporate social responsibility initiatives to transform business as usual.

Meow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

About The Internship

Meow Wolf is proud to provide one of a kind experience to students through our internship program. To be eligible students must be enrolled in a Nevada-based college or university to apply.

This is a part-time internship with no more than 29 hours per week, and is expected to be in-person at Meow Wolf’s exhibition Omega Mart in Las Vegas, Nevada. Students will be paid $18 per hour and be working with company leaders and experts in their field.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a Nevada-based college or university to apply. Students at Partner schools will be given preference, including the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.

What We Offer Our Interns

• An hourly wage of $18.
• Part-time flexible internship, no more than 29 hours per week.
• College credit available.
• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of internship.
• Support from a Meow Wolf mentor who is assigned to each student.
• In field experience and specialty training.
• Access to Meow Wolf senior leadership, and the opportunity to grow and learn from industry experts and company leaders.
  
  

What We Expect From Our Interns

• Enrolled at a Nevada-based college or university.
• Enrolled in college and pursuing a degree program.
• Although it is not required - a goal of a career in technology would be beneficial.
• Live within commuting distance of Omega Mart for the internship time period.
• Discretion. Many of our projects are still a secret.
• Commitment and self-directed initiative.
• Experience in any of the following: fabrication, scenic design, scenic or theater painting, 3D design, sculpture, mask or advanced costuming, shop skills
• Availability for the entire Internship duration from June 10 - August 23, 2024.
  
  

Internship Description

The Exhibition Art & Scenic team is an integral part of Meow Wolf’s operations in Las Vegas. The team is comprised of creative artists, fabricators, and designers who focus on the daily operations, maintenance and iterative improvements of and to Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart in Las Vegas.

Duties

• Inspect all parts of art installations.
• Keep track of Scenic Art’s inventory.
• Clean and maintain shop areas.
• Work with other Ops teams to keep the exhibition fresh, and functional.
• Maintain show graphics, scenic pieces, and murals.
• Document all upgrades and changes.
• Assist team with a variety of tasks, from interactive tech to hands-on art restoration.
• Document all upgrades and changes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in creative painting.
• Excellent verbal, graphic, and written communications skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Comfortable with google suites, excel, and windows
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group
• Committed to guest and employee safety
  
  

Learning Objectives

• Explore working on a professional team to maintain immersive art experiences and museums.
• Gain technical skills and proficiency in a wide range of tools, techniques and equipment.
• Effective collaboration between internal departments and external partners
• How to identify and communicate goals and expectations for projects
• Basic project management management skills
• Hands on work with a variety of visual art and interactive technologies
• Build accountability, adaptability, and overall knowledge of arts & entertainment production industry practices.
  
  

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
  
  

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.