SLU Processing Archivist Fellow Job Description, CUNY (re-posting) (Midtown)

Editor's note: CUNY SLU has stated that the search is ongoing.

 

SLU Processing Archivist Fellow Job Description  

Description:
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) Special Collections Labor Library is
seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for a not-for-credit Fellow position to
weed the collection. The SLU Special Collections Labor Library is located on campus, on the
19th floor.
 

The SLU Special Collections Labor Library is a resource for and extension of the Labor Studies
Department, providing the SLU community with a repository of specialized information on labor
history, community-based movements, and public policy. The Special Collections Labor Library
supports the college’s mission—to expand higher education opportunities for workers; prepare
students who aspire to careers in public service and movements for social justice; promote civic
engagement; provide leadership development for union and community activists; and help
workers achieve greater economic security—by providing a curated wealth of knowledge in the
field of Labor Studies.
 

The Processing Archivist Fellow will commit to working on-site at the SLU campus and complete
the project during the Spring 2024 semester. The fellow will be responsible for weeding the
collection and preparing it for cataloging, including identifying which texts should be removed to
create an updated body of texts on Labor Studies.

Requirements
● Enrollment in, or recent completion of, M.L.I.S or similar degree with a concentration in
archival studies from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent graduate degree in
the fields of information science, records management, or preservation.
● A demonstrated interest in Labor Studies.
● Excellent attention to detail.
● Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
● Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Preferred
● Familiarity with cataloging and archival processing
● Experience working with archives information management applications
 

Compensation:
This is a not-for-credit Fellow position which will be compensated with a stipend of $2,500 upon
completion of the project.
 

Application Instructions:
For consideration, interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to
cory.rohr@slu.cuny.edu describing what you hope to bring to the position and gain from the
experience, and names and contact information for three professional references.

 

Fall 2024 Library Internship, The Center for Fiction (Brooklyn)

The Center for Fiction seeks currently enrolled library school students for an onsite internship for
Fall 2024 in Downtown Brooklyn.

Overview: The Center for Fiction, founded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library, is the only
organization in the United States devoted solely to the vital art of fiction. The mission of The
Center is to encourage people to read and value fiction and to support and celebrate its creation
and enjoyment. In February 2019, we opened the doors to our new building in Downtown
Brooklyn, creating a home for NYC’s literary community. Our library collection has been in
existence since our founding and continues to be a thriving part of our nonprofit. We are a
membership library with a collection of literary fiction, mystery and suspense novels, and
nonfiction titles about fiction. Our library interns gain experience in many facets of library work
and a glimpse into a nonprofit organization with a special collection. This internship is for current
MLS students and will appeal to those interested in a collections focused internship.
 

Description Details: Reports directly to the Head Librarian and assists in the maintenance of
the library’s collection. Length of internship can be for one or two semesters. A minimum of 10
hours per week is required. Tasks will include:
● Catalog materials (both original and copy)
● Perform circulation tasks including check out, check in, run library and patron reports,
process holds
● Assist in weeding project of both onsite and offsite collection, including evaluation of
materials and research of authors
● Communicate with Center for Fiction members regarding library matters
 

Skills: Attention to detail, knowledge of and/or curiosity about special library collections,
excellent verbal and written communication, able to juggle priorities, able to work independently
on assigned tasks and work collaboratively with others, proficiency in Google apps, basic Zoom
experience.
 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship but can be used for credit in an MLS degree
program. Interns receive complimentary membership to the Center and discounts on writing
workshops, reading groups and events.
Interested applicants should attach a resume and include a brief letter of introduction in the
body of the email to allison@centerforfiction.org.

 

Archives Intern Fall 2024, The Woodman Family Foundation (Chelsea)

Archives Intern Fall 2024
 

The Woodman Family Foundation, based in New York City, stewards the artwork and legacies
of three artists: Betty Woodman (1930 - 2018), sculptor and ceramicist; Francesca Woodman
(1958 – 1981), photographer; and George Woodman (1932 - 2017), painter and photographer.
We maintain and oversee a substantial collection of artworks by each artist from all periods and
media, organize museum and gallery exhibitions and publications of their work and facilitate the
placement of their works in public collections. Additionally, we make grants to support the arts.
The Foundation is currently undertaking the cataloguing and preservation of the extensive
archives of each artist. These will eventually form a study center, accessible for scholarly study.
The archival collections for each of these three artists include professional writings, art-related
sketches, press and promotional material, journals, ephemera, correspondence, and
photographic documentation.
 

Working primarily with the archives of George Woodman in preparation for a solo exhibition
slated for the Spring of 2025, we seek an archives Intern for the fall semester to begin in
September 2024:
 

- Scan or photograph press, slide transparencies, documents, and ephemera in-
house from our collections using archival best practices and FADGI guidelines.
- Apply specific naming conventions and metadata to files.
- Ingest digital files to our Filemaker database, create or update records, add
descriptions, keywords, and notes, and connect items within the database.
- Assist in updating our annotated bibliography of George Woodman.
- Create a spreadsheet documenting your ongoing progress and a final survey of the
work you have completed.
- Assist with physical processing of unprocessed materials or digitizing assets from
Betty Woodman or Francesca Woodman’s collections as needed and as time allows.

Encouraged but not required:
 

- Create an Instagram post for the Woodman Family Foundation account on a subject
related to your internship or about an aspect of one of our artists that sparks your
interest.
- Attend weekly all-staff meetings (if your internship schedule coincides).
 

GOALS:
The purpose of the archives internship with the Woodman Family Foundation is to provide the
student/intern with practical experience processing a collection. Our intern will participate in all
aspects of processing including proper use of archival storage supplies and methods, analog-to-
digital best practices and integrating materials into a database. In addition, they will learn
firsthand about the use of archival collections in relation to artist-endowed foundations and how
this material informs and enhances the scholarly work surrounding these artists’ legacies.
Our intern should have an understanding of contemporary art, be highly organized and detail-
oriented, have excellent research and writing skills, a keen eye for visual details, and be able to
work independently. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and experience with or comfort learning the
basics of Filemaker Pro, Google Docs and using a server are a plus. Familiarity with handling
analog film, transparencies, and prints is also a plus, but not required.
 

TERMS:
Our intern will report to our Archivist and will work on-site at our Chelsea location. The
internship will entail 10 hours a week for 12 weeks over the fall semester (120 hours total).
Hours and days of work will be arranged directly with the Archivist in advance. The intern will
receive a stipend totaling $1800, paid as two installments at the midpoint and end of the
internship.
 

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in the internship and your resume
and/or classes completed towards your MSLIS degree as a PDF document to Micaela Walker
(she/hers) at micaela@woodmanfoundation.org. We will respond to interest in the internship
until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Fall 2024 Library Intern, Center for Book Arts (Manhattan)

 

Center for Book Arts seeks a Library Intern for Fall 2024.

 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 6, 2024. 

Under the supervision of the Librarian, the intern will:

• Catalog artists’ books, zines, and reference materials

• Page and shelf materials for researchers 

• Supervise visiting researchers and present curated collections to visiting classes 

• Other library-related projects as needed including preservation and research, as time allows

Skills and qualification requirements: 

• Currently enrolled or recently (within two years) graduated student of library and information science, archival studies, art history, or comparable field. Currently enrolled MLIS students are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Interest in arts nonprofit libraries and/or artist's books and the book arts

• Comfort speaking publicly

• Ability to work independently 

• Knowledge/experience of working with CollectiveAccess or other CMS software, or desire to learn CollectiveAccess

 

Time requirements: 100 hours total. Two full days/week or one full day and two half days are preferred. Dates are flexible and can be adjusted in accordance with the intern’s schedule and needs. 

The intern will receive a stipend of $1,000. Interns also receive 25% off classes and our bookshop and access to studio space. Please note that while some remote work is possible if necessary, the majority of this internship will take place in-person at Center for Book Arts. 

The internship may qualify for academic credit if desired, and we encourage applications from MLIS students with an internship requirement. If taken for academic credit the student must arrange details with the home academic institution. Interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation. 

To apply please email a brief cover letter and resume to: 

Gillian Lee, Librarian

collections@centerforbookarts.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 6, 2024. 

About the Center: Center for Book Arts is one of the few contemporary arts organizations dedicated to the art of the book, and the only location in New York City at which visitors can view book arts exhibitions in the context of an active, working studio. The Center is dedicated to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as an art object, while preserving the traditional practices of the art of the book. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary art and literature through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting.

Recording & Archive Internship, StoryCorps (Virtual/Brooklyn)

 

RECORDING & ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP

Department:  Recording and Archive

Division: Programs

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Onsite at 80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY)

Reports to: Associate Director, Archives

Status: Intern

Salary: $16/ hour

Start Date: September 16th, 2024

End Date: December 13th, 2024

Schedule: Part time, 14 - 20 hours/ week
 

Application deadline: Monday August 18th, 2024 9AM EST
 

THE INTERNSHIP

The StoryCorps Recording & Archive (R&A) Department maintains the in-house archive of materials, coordinates transfers of materials to the Library of Congress, and manages the upkeep of recording venues and equipment. The Recording & Archive team is looking for an intern to assist with the administrative tasks associated with managing its archive, database, and audio recording equipment.

The R&A internship provides an opportunity to gain experience with the administrative tasks necessary to support archival processes and recording operations in a non-profit setting.
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support our physical collections, such as by digitizing DAT tapes and inventorying Institutional Archive materials
• Support data maintenance and metadata cleanup within our archival database
• Prepare interview paperwork for digitization and long-term storage
• Highlight interviews from our collection as website features, blog posts, collections, and internal presentations
• Aid in internal and external research requests
• Share collection subsets with universities, libraries, and repositories nationwide
• Perform equipment inspections, research, and testing
• Special projects based on the department’s needs and intern’s interests
• Additional organizational and administrative projects depending on departmental needs and intern interests
   

ABOUT YOU

• You are interested in oral history and the compassion that is possible through listening to others share their personal stories
• You’re currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-granting program 
• You have excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills 
• You enjoy speaking on the telephone and have a pleasant and professional phone persona
• You have a strong attention to detail; you’re proactive and self-motivated
• You see the big picture, you’re able to problem-solving and multi-task
• Working with diverse populations interests you
• Proficiency with computers and basic level of proficiency in working with new technical equipment is required; Mac OSX experience is preferred
• Experience or interest working with recording equipment and familiarity with basic digital photography equipment is helpful

ABOUT STORYCORPS

Founded in 2003, StoryCorps has given over 600,000 people, in all 50 states, the chance to record interviews about their lives. The award-winning organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, engender empathy and connection, and remind us how much more we have in common than what divides us. StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer that has been transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round gathering the stories of people nationwide. Learn more at storycorps.org.

OUR COMMITMENT:

We seek to recruit and develop a staff whose diversity reflects the communities we serve, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of all ages, political beliefs, and cultures. StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories from across the country.

IN-OFFICE WORK:

Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting. For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.

COVID NOTICE:

All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer.

To Apply:

https://storycorps.applytojob.com/apply/RTHzhaiCvV/Recording-And-Archive-Intern

 

Full-time, 12-Month Curatorial Internships, MoMA (Midtown)

Editor's note: Though MoMA's announcement states that the priority application date is 8/12/24, as of 8/13/24, they were still soliciting applications. 

 

2024 MoMA 12-Month Internship - Curatorial

About the 12-Month Internship Program

Full-time, 12-month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to create a research trip related to their field of interest. Additionally, monthly activities are designed specifically for this cohort to receive greater exposure to the museum and art fields.

Curatorial Department Interns will be a part of a larger cohort of interns from various MoMA departments. Twelve-month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with professional staff members, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole, while considering the role of museums in the broader cultural context.

More about Curatorial Departments

Interns will assist with exhibition and collection research, processing collection documentation or curatorial files, archiving and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience with and interest in research and writing within Art History or a similar discipline. Candidates should be confident, organized, articulate, and professional. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required, as is the ability to perform basic functions in Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical. Must be detail-oriented and conscientious and have the ability to multitask.

Placement
Each Intern will be placed into a different curatorial department based on need, areas of interest and experience. Applicants will be asked to list a preference during the application process but candidates may be considered for departments other than their first preference. Below are the participating departments. Additional departments may be added.

• Archives, Libraries, and Research Collections
• Film
• Painting & Sculpture (Master's Degree is preferred)
• Photography
• Publications

Multiple vacancies are available for this position.

Required Commitment
This program will run from approximately October 2024 to September 2025. This program requires a full-time commitment (Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm).

Eligibility
Recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs. The Museum encourages
candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply. International
candidates are eligible to apply.

As a sponsor of the J-1 visa program, the Museum is committed to providing opportunities for international students and emerging professionals to learn about the practices and organizational systems of an American museum.

Stipend
$42,000 stipend (gross), subject to applicable tax withholdings. Health benefits, two weeks paid
vacation, and an additional $2,000 to cover travel expenses for an approved research trip
related to the intern’s field of interest.

Application Deadline

Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by August 12, 2024. Additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as vacancies become available.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

The following items are required as part of your online application through MoMA's UKG Recruiting Portal:

• A résumé/curriculum vitae in PDF format
• At least 1 letter of recommendation, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application
• A transcript, in PDF format, directly uploaded to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted). 
• A essay submitted in PDF format. Essay should be no longer than 650 words and answer the prompt below as follows:
  • Why are you interested in participating in an internship at The Museum of Modern Art? In response, be sure to address both:
    a) The role of museums and how you envision their potential for evolution.
    b) Individual or an experience that has influenced your perception of the arts.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please reach out to internships@moma.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).

 

 

Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives Spring 2025 Interns (Upper East Side)

Paid Spring 2025 Internship for Graduate Student - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives

 

Met Archives

The objective of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives is to collect, organize, and preserve in perpetuity the corporate records and official correspondence of the Museum, to make this material accessible and provide research support, and to further an informed and enduring understanding of the Museum's history. Archives holdings include Board of Trustees records, legal documents, and Museum publications, office files of selected Museum staff, architectural drawings, press clippings, and ephemera. Interns in the Archives work on projects such as rehousing archives materials, maintaining the Archives database, and assisting visitors with archival research. The Museum Archives look for interns with a desire to pursue a career in archives, an interest in the museum world, database experience, and library research skills. Only applicants currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Masters of Library Science program or similar will be considered for an internship in The Met Archives.

 

For more information and to apply, click here.

DEADLINE: September 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). 

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status, and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Archives & Digital Internships, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation (NOHO)

Archives & Digital Interns, Fall 2024

LOCATION: New York City, in person
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part time
COMPENSATION: Paid

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 ongoing 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 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.

The Archives & Digital team seeks qualified candidates to support special projects and daily tasks through two internships, each centering around one of two unique areas of focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under supervision of the Archives Assistant, the Fall 2024 Archives internship will focus on basic archival processing, including arrangement, description, and rehousing of a collection of newspaper clipping files. Additional possible projects include assistance with digitization and metadata entry, preparing research request materials, and library cataloging and maintenance.

Under supervision of the Digital Asset Specialist, the Fall 2024 Digital internship will focus on digitization, image ingest, and metadata entry for a collection of photographic materials. Additional possible projects include assistance with library cataloging and maintenance, preparing research request materials, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED

• Current or recent Master of Science in Library and Information Science student with coursework in archives, digital humanities, or equivalent experience
• 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

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• As the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is located in a historic building, entrance to the office requires the ability to walk up 13 steps.
• While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 lbs, as well as speak, and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office.

TERM AND COMPENSATION

• September – December (Fall), 16–24 hours per week in-person, with the option to extend into Spring session by mutual agreement (February – May)
• $20–$25 per hour commensurate with education and experience

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@rauschenbergfoundation.org. Please indicate “Fall 2024: Archives Intern” or “Fall 2024: Digital 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 16, 2024.

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.