Archive Intern

David Yurman•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

David Yurman is seeking an Archive Intern to support the ongoing care, organization, and documentation of the company’s heritage collections. Working closely with the Archive team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in collections management and archival practices while supporting the transition and organization of the Archive’s new space. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, an interest in archives and material culture, and a collaborative approach. This internship is particularly well suited to a graduate student interested in gaining practical experience working with a corporate heritage collection encompassing jewelry, works of art, design materials, and related archival resources.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with or interest in archival and collections-management standards, concepts, and best practices
Ability to follow established workflows and procedures while asking questions when needed
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines
Comfortable working hands-on with physical collections and archival materials

Nice To Haves

Interest in jewelry, decorative arts, design history, sculpture, material culture, art history, archives, or museums preferred
Previous experience with archives, museums, libraries, special collections, collections management, or related environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the preparation, organization, and potential relocation of archival collections as project timelines evolve.
Conduct physical inventory verification and reconcile object information with existing collection records
Update and standardize descriptive metadata, file naming conventions, and digital collection records to improve accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
Assist with the cataloging and documentation of digital assets relating to David Yurman and Sybil Yurman's artworks, and other archival collections.
Assist with the rehousing, ticketing, labeling, and organization of archival and object collections
Conduct basic condition checks and document observations under the guidance of Archive staff
Assist with the organization and processing of physical and digital archival materials
Update metadata and collection records with an emphasis on accuracy and consistency
Fulfill internal requests for Archive assets and reference materials
Conduct research related to objects, collections, acquisitions, and other Archive initiatives
Assist Archive staff with day-to-day collections management, research, and special projects