Exhibition Planning Intern, NYC Dept. of Sanitation

Organization Description 

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Unit Description

DSNY's Records Management Officer, in the Office of the Commissioner, is responsible for developing the agency's records management program, including updating and maintaining an agency-wide records retention schedule and coordinating with the Municipal Archives and City Hall Library to identify records of enduring value. The Records Management Officer also serves as the Deputy Director for Museum Planning for DSNY's non-profit arm, the Sanitation Foundation, which develops public education programs about sustainable waste management and creates exhibits highlighting the vital work of DSNY. 

PositionTitle

Graduate Intern - Exhibition Planning

Internship Responsibilities

This intern will assist with the development of a digital exhibit for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, which will explore and commemorate DSNY's critical role as first responders not only at Ground Zero but also in the extensive sorting effort at Fresh Kills Landfill. The intern's work will focus on:

1. Conducting background research (newspaper, archival records, oral history and in-person interviews)

2. Selecting objects for exhibit (reviewing DSNY archival photographs & video and potentially working with external partners to identify additional objects or media)

3. Drafting text for digital exhibit

4. Explore feasibility of creating a companion physical exhibit in 2021

The intern may additionally be asked to assist with other projects, such as assisting with logistics for a DSNY art show, planned for November 2021, and submitting DSNY publications to City Hall Library on an ongoing basis.

 

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://www.sanitationfoundation.org/careers

Records Mgmt - Grad Student Aide, NYC Dept of Sanitation (Manhattan-Remote)

Organization Description 

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Unit Description

DSNY's Records Management Officer, in the Office of the Commissioner, is responsible for developing the agency's records management program, including updating and maintaining an agency-wide records retention schedule and coordinating with the Municipal Archives and City Hall Library to identify records of enduring value. The Records Management Officer also serves as the Deputy Director for Museum Planning for DSNY's non-profit arm, the Sanitation Foundation, which develops public education programs about sustainable waste management and creates exhibits highlighting the vital work of DSNY. 

PositionTitle 

Records Management–Graduate Student Aide 

Location 

Hybrid remote/in-person in Manhattan 

Term 

Ongoing while student is enrolled in school

(Up to 17 hours per week when school is in session,with option to work full-time during summer and winter breaks)

Compensation 

$15.50 -$19.90 (Hourly) 

Responsibilities 

This role will support the Records Management Officer / Deputy Director for Museum Planning’s work, including but not limited to: 

•Assisting with planning, logistics, and execution of the fall 2021 DSNY art show •Assisting with ongoing project to digitize records from Office of Real Estate

 •Assisting with arranging and indexing archival records, on an ongoing basis 

•Assisting with the requisition of records boxes from off-site storage, on an ongoing basis

 •Managing submissions of DSNY publications to City Hall Library through online portal, on an ongoing basis

 •Helping to strategize and research future exhibitions and partnerships

 Qualifications/Special Skills

 ●Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school is required. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. 

oPursuing a course of study in museum studies, library and information science, archival studies or history is preferred

 ●Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

●Strong computer skills: must be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and web conferencing platforms such as WebEx and Zoom

Application Process 

1)Apply for Job ID 461846 via the NYC Jobs website at nyc.gov/jobs and specify ‘Commissioner’s Office (Records ManagementAssistant)’ in your cover letter.

 2)Please also email your resume and cover letter to Maggie Lee (maggielee@dsny.nyc.gov)