Intern - 3D Objects Collection Curatorial

Minnesota Historical Society • Saint Paul, MN

8h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Intern will work closely with the Curator of 3D Objects to support refinement, collecting and public access initiatives. Summer priorities include:

Ongoing 3D Collecting: appraisal of unsolicited donations; actively collecting in support of the 3D Collection Collecting Priorities.

Processing collection of Japanese textiles and drawers: support curator and cataloging colleagues in processing a collection of kimono, obi, zori through research and note-taking discussions with donor.

Pilot Assessment of the Arts and Crafts collection: supporting the 3D curator in: researching the Arts and Crafts collection, reappraisal in support of MNHS’ mission, updating records in collections database (Emu).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: American studies, art history, history, heritage studies and public history, museum studies, communications, African American and African studies, Native American studies, cultural studies, or other related degrees.
• Strong historical research skills
• Ability to summarize texts through writing
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Detail-oriented and ability to to ask for help/clarity when needed
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable speaking over the phone
• Proactively motivated to share ideas and think outside the box
• Interest in and/or experience with material culture and museum collections
• Experience with Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
• Ability to use Google Hangouts/Zoom for meeting

Nice To Haves

• advanced undergrad or graduate student

Responsibilities

• Conduct research (directed by curator on accessioned items as well as potential acquisitions and share findings through internal workflow spreadsheets and acquisitions committee google slides presentation drafts
• Under direction of the curator, learn how to implement MNHS’ appraisal criteria for collections
• Under direction of the curator, learn how to write brief research synopses for internal communication; rationales for acquisitions/deaccessioning; effective emails for collaboration with colleagues; improve collection item descriptions.

What This Job Offers

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