Collections and Conservation Intern (UNPAID)

Strong National Museum • Rochester, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strong is seeking two undergraduate or graduate interns for a multidisciplinary learning opportunity with its Collections and Conservation teams. The internship follows the academic calendar, with spring, summer, and fall placements. Interns participate in supervised museum projects, interact with staff and museum professionals, and gain educational and operational experience while building professional contacts. Undergraduate interns must complete at least 125 hours; graduate interns must complete at least 140 hours. The internship is unpaid.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter describing internship goals, desired learning objectives, and how the applicant’s contributions would support The Strong’s mission and goals.
• Consent to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Undergraduate interns must complete a minimum of 125 hours; graduate interns must complete a minimum of 140 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervised projects such as cataloging, data entry, digitization, environmental monitoring, pest management, disaster preparedness planning, loans, collections care, conservation treatments and documentation, rehousing and storage, and maintaining exhibition spaces.
• Network with museum professionals at The Strong and local institutions.
• Write a blog for publication on the museum’s website.
• Attend team and related meetings, including exhibit development and planning meetings, as appropriate.
• Complete museum trainings.
• Assist or shadow other museum teams on a limited basis, depending on interest and project opportunities.
• Work on specialized collection projects, potentially including inventorying and rehousing digital materials, exhibit preparation, or cataloguing and housing board games.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed