Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is accepting applications for its 2016 Emily A. Laird summer internship for graduate students in museum studies, public humanities, preservation, art history, and related fields. The 2016 intern(s) will work with staff in the curatorial and education departments and devote approximately half their time to training, participation in daily operations, and general internship assignments. The remainder of their time will be devoted to a substantive independent project, to be developed in consultation with their supervisor. Interns work a minimum of 35 hours per week at a rate of $14.50/hour. Some weekend and evening hours are required. Holidays and other time off are not paid. The 10 week internship typically begins the first week of June and ends in late August. Housing in Newport is available at a rate of $100-125 per week. Applications must submit a short personal statement (700-800 words maximum) that outlines a professional or research interest in one or more of NRF’s specialty areas; a resume; and contact information for three references to Kelsey Mullen, Coordinator of Academic Programs. Please send all materials in a single PDF to kelsey@newportrestoration.org or mail them to Newport Restoration Foundation, 51 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840. Closing date is February 19, 2016. NewportRestoration.org. Posted on: 01/11/2016

The Collections Intern is responsible for completing the digitization and cataloging of assigned sections of the Shirley-Eustis House’s permanent archival collection of items and archival documents according to the standards set forth by our Museum. The collections intern will work with the Executive Director/Curator on assigned portions of the permanent archival collection, to digitize and input/catalogue these pieces using the Museum’s collections management software. Must be working on a Bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies, library sciences, archival management, or related field. Must have some knowledge of archival best practices. Excellent organizational and communication skills; knowledge of computer database Microsoft Office Suite and experience scanning various types of photographic material. The ideal candidate will be a team player, technically proficient, ability to work independently with close attention to detail, accuracy and production expectations. Work is performed under typical office conditions in the museum and non-public collections storage areas. The Collections Intern must be familiar with the operation of typical office computer systems and devices, telephones, standard office equipment, and copier/scanners. The work may involve exposure to dust and the ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Noise level is quiet, except for routine interactions during the work day. TO APPLY: Email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Patricia Violette at governorshirley@gmail.com by February 15, 2016. Start date depends on availability. Length of internship depends upon your institution of learning’s requirements. Posted on: 01/15/2016