Collections Intern

Honolulu Academy of Arts•Honolulu, HI

2d•$0 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Collections Intern is part of the Fall 2026 cohort for the Ipu Kāʻeo Internship Program, designed to offer local talent valuable work experience in Hawai’i. Under the general direction of the Assistant Registrar, the intern will support HoMA's Collections Department with daily tasks and long-term projects, including inventorying storage objects and reorganizing object files. The internship prioritizes training in object handling and museum record keeping, with opportunities to assist with exhibitions and collection rotations. This role provides hands-on experience in museum Collections Department functions, developing administrative skills, manual dexterity, and attention to detail. This is a 9-week position from September 16th to November 13th, 2026.

Requirements

Current enrollment or recent completion of a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Library/Information Science or similar undergraduate or graduate program.
Willingness and desire to learn.
Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of filing systems.
Ability to look closely and focus on a single object for extended periods of time.
Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
Possess the integrity to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and participate with a diverse team.
Self-starter who is committed to HoMA’s mission.
Must be diplomatic, analytical and tech savvy.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
The traits of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a very strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow-through.

Responsibilities

Assists with collections projects by assessing object files and object storage.
Assists with the reproduction and digitization of object files.
Under the supervision of Collections staff, handles objects in the permanent collection.
Fall Internship will be working with Ceramics.
Performs data entry and updates the database as necessary.
Other internship-relevant duties as requested.