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Curatorial Intern [Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA]

Curatorial Intern [Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA]

Curatorial Intern Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts, is seeking an unpaid intern for Summer/Fall 2016. The Museum is an American history museum founded and supported by Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern 

Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA]

Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA]

Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship Description: Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the Museum’s stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future generations. Members of the department promote the long-term preservation of artworks through development of conservation treatments, study of materials and 

Collection Management Internship (Volunteer) [Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA]

Collection Management Internship (Volunteer) [Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA]

FAM Collection Management Internship (Volunteer)

Description:
The Fitchburg Art Museum is seeking a Collection Management Intern for Summer 2016 (June 1- Aug. 30) to assist the Collection Manager in overseeing the care of a collection of over 4,000 works of art including sculpture, painting, prints/drawings, and photographs. This is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with collections management, gain valuable experience in the museum field, and learn about the operations at a major regional museum with a growing collection of contemporary art, photography, African, and American art. This volunteer position is part-time (2 days a week) and reports to the Collection Manager, Francine Weiss, Ph.D.

Tasks include:

· Assistance with museum-wide inventory of works of art

· Basic cataloguing of new works of art

· Creating and maintaining files for works of art

· Assistance with Art handling, movement, and storage

· Assistance with looking up records in the database

· Assistance with setting up and taking down works of art for Collections Meetings

· Taking inquiries from the public about the collection

· Other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:
Who you are:

You have an interest in art and museums. You are enthusiastic and work easily with others. You are curious, eager to learn, and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

Qualifications:

· Ability to work both under direction and independently

· Well-organized

· Detail-oriented and willing to see the big picture

· Comfortable with learning and using new technology

· Comfortable working with art (and/or willing to learn how to handle valuable works of art)

· The ideal candidate is interested in museums, art and/or art history, or library science

· Must be currently enrolled, or a recent graduate, of a BA program (MA students and grads also welcome)

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV or resume, and the names and contact information for 2 references by email to Collection Manager Francine Weiss (fweiss@fitchburgartmuseum.org). The deadline for application is May 8, 2016.
Apply by:
May 08, 2016

 

Collections Intern [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Collections Intern [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Collections Intern Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT Interns working with the Curator of Collections will become familiar with conducting inventories, basic object handling, and object numbering through hands-on projects. Interns will also gain experience in cataloging practices, conducting research, and entering data into the museum’s 

Archives Internship [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Archives Internship [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Archives Internship Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT Interns working with the Curator of Library & Archives will arrange and describe collections of papers. They will gain experience working with the archives management system ArchivesSpace. They will conduct research, write elements of finding aids, and digitize 

Education Interns [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Education Interns [Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT]

Education Interns

Litchfield Historical Society, Litchfield, CT

Education interns work with the Curator of Education and the Education Assistant on projects relating to the Historical Society’s education programming. This internship will be tailored to your particular interest, with a focus on public programming, school curriculum development, or both. During your internship, you will work towards a final project: for example, developing, researching, and implementing a program for children or adults, or creating a lesson plan or pre-and post-visit materials for school groups. Whatever the focus of the project, interns are expected to participate in all of the education activities of the institution.Additionally, interns in education have the option to give tours to groups, help at programs for children and adults, assist with publicity for events and programs, and gain hands-on experience with historical research while working with primary sources. Internships are unpaid and may be used for college credit. Visit http://litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/about/internships.php to learn more and fill out an application. Email education@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org with questions. Posted on: 04/05/2016