Collections Curatorial Intern
Museum of the Moving Image
The collections management intern will assist in the process of reviewing objects in the Museum’s collection for possible deaccession. One to two days per week the intern will travel with the Collection Curator to the Museum’s off-site storage facility to examine technical apparatus. This will involve moving objects in order to inspect them closely, photographing them for reference, and rehousing them when necessary. At the Museum, the intern will assist the Collection Curator as she reviews books in the collection for possible deaccession into the Museum’s library. If objects are identified for deaccession, the intern will help the Registrarprepare the appropriate paperwork, and modify catalog records.
Interested candidates who meet all eligibility requirements should submit all parts of their application by email to the contact below. Please see the website's "HOW TO APPLY" section for more details.
Qualifications:
The Collections Management Interns should be enrolled in an undergraduate program in American Studies, Media Studies, Popular Culture, American History, Material Culture, or a related field. Candidate should possess an interest and/or expertise in the history of material culture, strong writing and time management skills, and proficiency with computers and online research.
Contact: Position Filled
Museum of the Moving Image
The collections management intern will assist in the process of reviewing objects in the Museum’s collection for possible deaccession. One to two days per week the intern will travel with the Collection Curator to the Museum’s off-site storage facility to examine technical apparatus. This will involve moving objects in order to inspect them closely, photographing them for reference, and rehousing them when necessary. At the Museum, the intern will assist the Collection Curator as she reviews books in the collection for possible deaccession into the Museum’s library. If objects are identified for deaccession, the intern will help the Registrarprepare the appropriate paperwork, and modify catalog records.
Interested candidates who meet all eligibility requirements should submit all parts of their application by email to the contact below. Please see the website's "HOW TO APPLY" section for more details.
Qualifications:
The Collections Management Interns should be enrolled in an undergraduate program in American Studies, Media Studies, Popular Culture, American History, Material Culture, or a related field. Candidate should possess an interest and/or expertise in the history of material culture, strong writing and time management skills, and proficiency with computers and online research.
Contact: Position Filled
