Research Resources - New York, United States - Whitney Museum of American Art

Whitney Museum of American Art New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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The Whitney's Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is hybrid, with some onsite work. For Fall 2024, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 200 hours. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship.

The Whitney seeks a Resource Resources: Archives intern for the Fall 2024 semester.

Expected Projects & Assignments

Assist with providing in-person and remote reference services
Assist with supervising the reading room and on-site researchers
Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers
Page collections for researcher appointments
Digitize and prepare digital surrogates of select archival material
Edit collection metadata using ArchivesSpace

Skills & Qualifications

Coursework in library and information science, archives, public history, or another related field
Interest in modern and contemporary American art and museum work
Familiarity with function and purpose of archival finding aids
Knowledge of ArchivesSpace, DACs, MS Office, spreadsheets, and/or Adobe Photoshop a plus
The ability to work independently with sharp attention to detail
Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year's worth of academic coursework; undergraduate freshmen are not eligible
While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
Previous museum experience is not required

Provided Training

DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Basics of editing online finding aids in ArchivesSpace
Reference skills specific to working with primary source researchers
Guidance in applying to jobs and other opportunities using field-specific language

Outcomes

First-hand experience with multiple areas of archives and library work
Greater familiarity with navigating organizational culture, policies, and procedures in an art library and museum setting
An understanding of how the Whitney's archival collections support unique areas of inquiry
Experience using ArchivesSpace and DACS
Technical skills related to working with analog archival materials and digital surrogates

Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.

Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment

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Research Resources - New York, United States - Whitney Museum of American Art

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