Intern Powerhouse Food
Parramatta - Australia
Job Summary
*Please note that this opportunity is a credit internship and is only available to current students
About Powerhouse
Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts design science and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.
Powerhouse Food Internship
About the Role
Are you interested in food culturecommunityand the arts As a Powerhouse Food Intern you will support the Powerhouse Food team in the planning administration and coordination of programs that celebrate Western Sydneys diverse food culturesproducersand communities.
Working alongside Powerhouse staff you will contribute to the behind-the-scenes work that supports public programs and partnerships. This may include preparing presentations and briefing materials conducting research coordinating project documentationmaintainingrecords supportingcommunicationsandassistingwith program administration.
This internship is particularly suited to students with a strong understanding of Western Sydneys food landscape and communities. Experience working in family-run food businesses restaurantsmarketsor related environments will be highly regarded as will an interest in museums visualartsand cultural programming.
Learning Opportunities
Through this internship you will have the opportunity to:
Gain experience supporting the administration and planning of museum-based food programs
Develop practical skills in project coordinationresearchand professional communication
Create presentations briefing materials and supporting documentation for public programs
Learn how cultural institutions collaborate with chefs producers and community partners
Build knowledge of Western Sydneys food culturesindustriesand communities
Explore the role of food in storytelling culturalexpressionand public programming
Diverse Voices and Experiences
At Powerhouse our team reflects the communities we welcome every day. We encourage applications from:
- First Nations peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds
- LGBTQIA
- Peopleof allabilities
For any question about the role please contact
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBT people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
National facilities maintenance, exterior services management and multi-site enhancement services provider, Powerhouse acquires Advanced Service Solutions.