Program Overview

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Ambassadors Program

The Gardner Ambassadors Program is a unique part-time internship program designed to give students firsthand experience in museum work, education on the history of the Gardner Museum, and customer service training through working with visitors. Students of any major can apply. The main goal of this program is to open up opportunities for historically excluded students: students of low-income, students of color, and first-generation students.

Program Description

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of museum operations, education, and customer service. By participating in the program, students will gain valuable experience and skills that can be applied to their future careers.

Eligibility

• Students of any major are eligible to apply.
• The program is particularly focused on providing opportunities for historically excluded students, including:
  • Students of low-income
  • Students of color
  • First-generation students

Program Goals

• Provide students with firsthand experience in museum work.
• Educate students on the history of the Gardner Museum.
• Offer customer service training through working with visitors.
• Open up opportunities for historically excluded students.