Graduate Intern - Photography and Media
About The Position
The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Photography and Media seeks an enthusiastic and organized intern interested in collection management. The intern will learn about the Art Institute’s collection by assisting the department’s collection manager with cataloging and object research, and publishing original web-based content on objects in the collection. The intern will also gain experience transferring provenance information from archival documents into the collection database. Through mentorship in the department, the intern will gain insight into the work of a photography and media collection manager and museum careers more broadly. The intern will join a museum-wide intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their placement in Photography and Media. Mentorship is provided throughout the experience and connections with an intern alumni network will be established.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an art history doctoral program or holds a masters degree in art history
- Has evidence of previous art history coursework emphasizing the medium of photography
- Has previous paid or volunteer experience in other art museums
- Possesses the ability to carry out independent library research
- Possesses excellent writing and communication skills
- Maintains strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Familiarity with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Creative Suite, and Google Professional Suite
Responsibilities
- Research provenance for select objects in the collection
- Assist with research for objects and forthcoming exhibitions
- Pursue independent research to develop web-based content for one or more collection objects
- Attend weekly check-ins with the position’s mentor: collection manager for Photography and Media
- Attend intern cohort professional development programs and museum practice seminars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
