Cultural Mediator Intern
Louis Vuitton
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Job Description
About The Job
The Espace Louis Vuitton in Venice is seeking a graduate or student about to graduate for an internship within the Louis Vuitton cultural space in Venice. The Venetian space will host an exhibition dedicated to an important artist in the panorama of contemporary oriental art from March 6th to October 4th, and from October 22nd to March 31st, 2027.
The intern will have the opportunity to support the activities of the cultural space, welcoming visitors and promoting the Fondation Louis Vuitton program in Venice.
The intern will be responsible for conducting guided tours to discover the exhibition, promoting the Espace, as well as being involved in the animation activities of the space, supporting the team also during the organization of events related to the ongoing exhibition.
Job Responsibilities
- Support cultural space activities and visitor reception.
- Promote the Fondation Louis Vuitton program in Venice.
- Conduct guided tours of the contemporary oriental art exhibition.
- Engage in animation activities for the Espace.
- Assist the team with event organization for ongoing exhibitions.
Requirements
- Currently studying or recently graduated in Cultural Heritage Management, Literature, or Visual Arts.
- Passion for art.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent English (knowledge of French is a plus).
- Fluent Chinese, given the oriental focus of the exhibition.
- Reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and proactivity.
Competencies Expected
- Visitor reception and engagement.
- Clear and precise communication.
- Ability to lead conversations in English, Chinese, or other languages.
- Support in planning Espace animation activities.
- Management and care of informational materials for visitors.
- Visitor traffic reporting.
- Knowledge of the city's artistic/cultural network.
Key skills/competency
- Cultural Mediation
- Visitor Engagement
- Art Exhibitions
- Multilingual Communication
- Event Support
- Cultural Heritage
- Contemporary Art
- Chinese Language
- English Fluency
- Proactivity
How to Get Hired at Louis Vuitton
- Research Louis Vuitton's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their commitment to arts and culture.
- Tailor your resume for cultural roles: Highlight experience in cultural mediation, visitor services, event support, and language proficiency, especially in English and Chinese, for the Cultural Mediator Intern position.
- Showcase your passion for art: During interviews, articulate your genuine interest in contemporary art, cultural heritage, and the specific focus of the Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia.
- Prepare for language assessments: Be ready to demonstrate fluency in English and Chinese, as these are critical for engaging diverse international visitors at Louis Vuitton.
- Emphasize proactive and flexible traits: Louis Vuitton values candidates who are reliable, curious, and can adapt to dynamic cultural event environments.
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