MENTORING PROGRAM | SUMMER 2024
Are you interested in architecture, research, and the arts? Are you looking for an internship? Or are you interested in learning about exhibition production and cultural management? At Proyector, we’re launching our mentoring program! Join our team!
The program is aimed at students in their final semesters of study and young professionals in the fields of design, the arts, humanities, cultural studies, communications, and related areas who are interested in exploring and learning about research, curatorial, editorial, event, and outreach work in architecture.
Trainees will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Proyector’s curatorial approach, gain training—particularly in the areas of exhibitions, publishing, research, and outreach—through the development of the institution’s annual program, and engage with other cultural and academic institutions both nationally and internationally.
ABOUT PROYECTOR
Proyector is a Mexico City-based curatorial platform dedicated to promoting emerging voices in contemporary architectural research. Proyector is committed to fostering new critical, theoretical, and historical strategies and tools for addressing spatial issues. During the three seasons of the annual program, researchers (and research groups) are invited to work collaboratively with Proyector’s curatorial team, seeking to present their research in multiple formats: exhibitions, publications, workshops, performances, talks, seminars, and more.
Proyector is located in Colonia Industrial, a neighborhood in north-central Mexico City that emerged from modern expansions driven by the growth of national industry, seeking to reestablish old spatial and historical connections with the city center amidst a new and evolving cultural context. Proyector seeks to promote the decentralization of the cultural scene by fostering a discourse of integration among different practices, themes, interests, languages, and formats related to architecture, promoting the necessary exchange of ideas among the city’s diverse areas and their recognition.
LEARNING TRACKS
Interns may earn credit for their professional internships by participating in one of the program’s two learning tracks: A) Curatorial and B) Outreach.
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CURATORIAL
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Learn to conduct curatorial research at a professional level
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Improve communication skills in Spanish and English
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Acquire the necessary tools to advance professionally in the fields of research, art, culture, and cultural promotion
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Develop various research methodologies
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Learn to create professional exhibitions and museum design
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Plan and participate in public programming events
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Assist visitors and participate in guided tours
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Organize the Institutional Archive
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Work with a young, interdisciplinary team
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Develop a sense of responsibility and belonging
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Learn to process useful data and information
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OUTREACH
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Learn to manage social media and public content
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Organize the communications materials archive
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Participate in the development of editorial projects
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Develop video and photography skills
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Update website content
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Learn to draft newsletters and press releases
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Improve communication skills in Spanish and English
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Plan and participate in public programming events
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Assist visitors and lead guided tours
WORK SCHEDULE
- 15 hours per week for a six-month period
- Occasional availability for:
- Weekend events and openings
- Setup and installation days
FEATURES
We are looking for someone with:
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An interest in cultural management and/or exhibitions and research
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An interest in design disciplines
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A proactive and collaborative attitude
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A sense of responsibility and belonging
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Motivation to contribute to the project
* Physical requirements: Ability to climb and descend stairs and lift moderate weights to assist with setting up exhibitions and public events.
TO APPLY
Submit your resume, proof of academic standing (course list for your current degree program, diploma, etc.), and tell us about a special project (school-related or independent) you’ve participated in or developed in a 150-word paragraph. Upload your materials by filling out the form below by April 21.
Submit your resume, proof of academic standing (course list for your current degree program, diploma, etc.), and tell us about a special project (school-related or independent) you’ve participated in or developed in a 150-word paragraph. Upload your materials by filling out the form below by April 21.
WE WANT TO MEET YOU!