JOB TITLE: Digital Archives Intern
DEPARTMENT: Archives
STATUS: Part–time
COMPENSATION: Paid
LOCATION: New York City, in person
Under
supervision of the Director of Archives and the Digital Asset
Specialist, the Fall 2023 internship will focus on digitization,
metadata entry, and preparing remote research request materials.
Additional
possible projects include assistance with library cataloging, basic
archival processing, and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Current or recent Master of Science in Library and Information Science student with coursework in archives
· Knowledge of basic library and archival principles
· Experience working with databases, scanning software, and/or library catalogues
· Knowledge of modern art and Rauschenberg a plus
LOCATION
Internship is onsite at the Foundation offices in NoHo.
The Rauschenberg Foundation has instituted protocols to ensure the
health and safety of everyone who comes onsite, including a requirement
that all staff and visitors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, other
than accommodations required by law for religious
or disability objections.
TERM
Up to 16 hours for 8- to 12-weeks between September – November 2023;
exact start and finish dates are flexible. Preferred days are Tuesday,
Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays.
COMPENSATION
$20/hour
OVERVIEW
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation expands the legacy of artist Robert
Rauschenberg (1925–2008) who believed strongly in the power of art as a
catalyst for social change. The Foundation delivers on its mission
through on-going research and support for exhibitions,
while sustaining the well-being of innovative artists and the work of
socially engaged institutions that embody the same risk-taking,
inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach that Rauschenberg exemplified
in both his art and philanthropic endeavors.
The Rauschenberg Foundation primarily supports small to midsize arts and
socially engaged organizations that are contrarian and experimental,
even courageous, in driving towards equity. In addition, the Foundation
amplifies the creative life of artists and
scholars across the disciplines through residencies, commissions, and
accessible public platforms. Finally, the Foundation supports research,
exhibitions, publications, academic partnerships, and special projects
across the globe that promote the legacy of
Rauschenberg’s joyful, responsive, and irreverent approach to making
work while living an empathetic and meaningful life.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@rauschenbergfoundation.org.
Please indicate “Fall 2023: Digital Archives Intern” in the
subject of your email to ensure proper processing and review. Please do
not deviate from this format as it may lead to your application being
filtered out of consideration.
Deadline is Friday, August 15, 2023.
As the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is located in a historic building,
entrance to the office requires the ability to walk up 13 steps.
As an equal opportunity employer and in our commitment to creating an
equitable and inclusive work environment, the Rauschenberg Foundation
strives to attract a diverse mix of talented people. Opportunities are
based upon individual capabilities and qualifications
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital
status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected
characteristic as established under law. Individuals
from historically underrepresented backgrounds in art organizations are
strongly encouraged to apply.
