Curatorial Fellow, Museum of Food & Drink (Brooklyn)

Seeking a Curatorial Fellow

The Museum of Food & Drink (MOFAD) is seeking a Curatorial Fellow to assist with the research and curation of
our next exhibition, Food Carts: Peddling and Placemaking (working title). This exhibition will celebrate the smallest food businesses in New York City, tracing the story of immigration to New York City through the lens of the food cart and its operators through four distinct historical eras with corresponding food carts and demonstrating how new New Yorkers have uplifted themselves and the city’s economy through food vending.
 

This fellowship will last for six months and begin in early 2025 (exact dates tbd).
The Curatorial Fellow will receive a $15,000 stipend for their work and will be expected to work between 20-25 hours per week.

The Curatorial Fellow will:
● Provide research support
● Collect images and objects
● Draft exhibit copy
● Assist with coordinating exhibit design
● Liaise with scholars, chefs, and diverse industry experts
● Attend and contribute to regular meetings with the Exhibitions and Design
team
● Support arrangement of loans
● Other administrative and curatorial tasks as assigned
 

Applicants must be:
● Working towards a degree in museum studies or food studies
● Committed to MOFAD’s educational mission
● Experienced in doing academic -level research, especially
interdisciplinary research
● Knowledgeable of processes relating to rights, permissions, and artifact
procurement
● Detail-oriented
● Interested in food culture, history, science, production, commerce, and
policy
● An avid museum-goer with a strong sense of what makes an exhibit
successful
● Able to zoom out and assess issues from a macro- perspective, but also
enjoy doing deep dives into the nitty gritty minutiae
● Have proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
● Able to work remote or in person as needed
 

Are you ready to apply?
Submit one PDF with the following to jobs@mofad.org:
● Cover letter
● One-page resume
● Two writing samples:

○ One sample should be a 3-5 page research paper (or excerpt from
a longer paper) from an academic context
○ One sample should be a 250-300 word museum label or paper
abstract

● Name and contact information for two references
 

Please put “Curatorial Fellow – [Your Name]” in the subject line of the email. We
will be in touch if we think you might be a good fit.

Kim Barrett Mem'l Lib Internship, Hospital for Special Surgery (Upper East Side)

Kim Barrett Memorial Library Internship
 

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a motivated Library/Information Science student
with an interest in hospital libraries to assist the Medical Librarian in the special project of
updating catalog records of the library’s print and electronic book collection.
 

Duties
In addition to the special project, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the library’s
daily operation including:
• Assist in interlibrary loan and document delivery (NLM’s Docline)
• Assist HSS staff in use of library resources
o Including PubMed, CINAHL, ClinicalKey, UpToDate and RefWorks
• Assist with library orientations
 

Desired Qualifications
The opportunity is available to any Library Science student with an interest in medical libraries,
but special consideration will be given to candidates with the following:
• Completion of coursework in Health Sciences Resources
• Completion of coursework in basic cataloging
• Experience with Content Management Systems and/or web design
• Strong communication skills
 

Stipend Available
$200-$400 month; course credit if applicable
 

Hours
The candidate would need to be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours a week (e.g. 2 days at
5 hours per day), with at least one day onsite. The schedule is flexible, but would need to be
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm ET.
 

To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to jivanellib@hss.edu including number of hours and days
available for the internship.
 

About the Kim Barrett Memorial Library
Since its founding in 1936, the medical library at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been a
vital resource. During the 40-year tenure of its first librarian, Kim Barrett, the medical library
evolved from these modest beginnings into a state-of-the-art, modern resource for medical
education and research. The Mission of the Kim Barrett Memorial Library is to manage and
improve effective access to information resources, which encourage excellence in patient care,
teaching, learning, and research conducted by HSS and its affiliations.
 

About the Hospital for Special Surgery:
Founded in 1863, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States and the world’s
leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. Our Mission is to provide
the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to
advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and their related disciplines through
research and education.

Oral Narratives Mgmt Intern, NYC DORIS (Hybrid-Lower Manhattan)

Job Title 

Oral Narratives Management Intern 

Job Description 

The New York City Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) preserves and provides public access to historical and contemporary records and information about New York City government. We operate the Municipal Archives, the Municipal Library, and the Records Center. 

DORIS is seeking an intern for its Neighborhood Stories oral narratives project. This is a temporary, part-time position. The Oral Narratives Management Intern will work within the External Affairs team to manage the narrative histories gathered as part of the DORIS’ storytelling initiative. 

Responsibilities 

To expand access to our collection for scholars, researchers, and community members across New York City—and to encourage more people to share their stories—two (2) interns will play a key role in organizing and preparing the collection for a public-facing platform. Interns will help develop systems for managing content and contribute to updating the project’s website. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ingesting interview assets (recordings, transcripts, captions, audio description files); 

• Assisting in completing catalog records and selecting subject terms using ArchivesSpace; 

• Supporting reparative description efforts for catalog records; 

• Creating metadata for digital files; 

• Editing audio and/or video interview recordings; 

• Reformatting, reviewing, and proofreading transcripts; 

• Conducting background research on interview subjects; 

• Drafting concise, accurate digests of interview content, noting key themes, phrases, and historically significant details; 

• Assisting with cataloging and entering data into a database; and 

• Conducting and/or recording interviews as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Oral History, History, Public History, Library Science, or Archival Management; 

• Experience updating digital platforms (e.g., SquareSpace); 

• Demonstrated interest in oral history through coursework, projects, or cataloging experience; 

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to accurately synthesize and summarize information; 

• Strong computer skills and a willingness to learn new software, including website management and audio editing tools; 

• Interest in presenting audiovisual content online, including meeting accessibility requirements (e.g., transcripts, captions, audio description); 

• Interest in digital preservation and file management; 

• Analytical mindset, with an interest in developing systems and workflows; 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and 

• Ability to work independently. 

Preferred Skills 

• Bilingual abilities are a plus. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Gain a deeper understanding of planning and managing an oral history program; 

• Develop skills in digital preservation and file management; 

• Enhance understanding of the challenges in preserving and stewarding oral narratives; 

• Gain insight into the agency’s policies, procedures, and workflows. 

Location 

Hybrid schedule, including telework and in-office hours at the agency’s main office is located at 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. 

Compensation 

The hourly rate ranges from $32 to $50. 

How To Apply 

Email your resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter to recruit@records.nyc.gov. Subject should read: Oral Narratives Management Intern Application.