TITLE OF INTERNSHIP
Archives Preservation Intern
UNIT DESCRIPTION
NYC Parks’ Art & Antiquities Division conserves and maintains more than 800
monuments and artworks throughout the five boroughs of New York City, curates and
administers public art installations, and manages the Agency’s historic resources.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Art & Antiquities, the Archives
Preservation Intern will assist in the organization and preparation of a collection of files
detail the acquisition, construction and installation, preservation, and maintenance of
monuments, memorials, permanent artworks, historical structures, and cultural objects on
parkland. They include primary source correspondence with artists and donors, technical
data and plans, dedication programs, publicity materials and press clippings, sponsorship
agreements, license agreements and contracts, and other resources essential to
understand the City’s evolving artistic heritage and collections care. The Intern will
consolidate two sets of files and prepare the documents for digitization.
Duties may include:
Assist in basic collections care such as organizing and arranging files, removing
duplicates or extraneous information, and labeling folders
Rehousing files
Identifying conservation issues
Research and record appropriate metadata
Help produce a finding-aid or index of all collection materials
Cross reference photographs with the NYC Parks Photo Archive
QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL SKILLS/AREAS OF INTEREST
Archival or library science knowledge or experience
Strong interest in New York City history and or Art History
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to commit 1-2 days per week for a period of 5 months.
DEADLINE
TBD
CONTACT
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
