Career Services

ABOUT

The Career Services Office assists current students with the management of career planning, focusing on resume building strategies. Students are notified regarding information about job, internship and volunteer opportunities specific to their major. The office maintains relationships with the Nashville community to create and provide direct opportunities for students of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film.

The goal of the Career Services Coordinator is to provide students with opportunities related to their field of study. Some of the opportunities presented by the Career Services Coordinator will be eligible for an academic internship. Academic internships are approved by the department chairs of each respective program and are usually available to student at the junior/senior level. Watkins students are encouraged to get involved with the community through the many opportunities presented by internships. These experiences will help to build their resumes prior to graduation.

SERVICES

The following services are provided by the Career Services Coordinator: 

• Cover Letter/Resume/Interview Consultations (by appointment only)
• Graduate School Resources
• Online Artist Resource List
• Current Jobs in Art, a national employment bulletin for the Visual Arts Professions (distributed on campus monthly).
• On campus postings of job opportunities, internships and volunteer opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Students of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film are encouraged to volunteer at local museums, galleries and visual art related businesses in order to gain real-world experience and meet people in the art community of Nashville. Watkins has an established relationship with Cheekwood Museum and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.   Student internships, volunteer opportunities and teaching assistant positions are available at each.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, and we can help you find one that fits your interests and schedule. Sign up for one of our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions (one-hour session) to learn more about the Frist Center and the various volunteer opportunities that are available. Following the Information Session there will be a series of two training sessions for most volunteers prior to being scheduled. Go to www.fristcenter.org to apply for volunteer and internship opportunities!

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art If you enjoy beautiful gardens, nationally acclaimed art and rich local history, then volunteering at Cheekwood can be a fulfilling and fun way to give back to your community. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, if you are searching for a unique and rewarding way to make a difference, you are sure to find the perfect fit at Cheekwood. Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities and descriptions. To find out more, please call 615-353-6966 or email us at volunteers@cheekwood.org.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Students of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film are connected to internship opportunities through the many relationships that Watkins maintains with the Nashville Community. Galleries such as the Rymer Gallery, Estel Gallery, Twist Gallery and the Richter Photography Gallery, offer students of Watkins College an opportunity to learn all aspects of exhibition installation, marketing and curating in the gallery industry. Watkins continues to partner with galleries, graphic design agencies and film agencies to create real-world experience for Watkins students.

Students can meet with the Career Services Coordinator to find out about internship opportunities available for the upcoming semester.

Students can meet with the Chair of their Department to discuss their eligibility and to get approval for credit.

Iwonka Waskowski

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film

Career Services Coordinator

Iwonka@watkins.edu