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Ivy Tech

Museum Collections Intern-Work Study

Richmond, IN · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

The intern will work closely with the Museum's varied collections, assisting with both the inventory backlog of stored objects and newly donated items. Responsibilities will include provenance ...

Ivy Tech

Museum Collections Intern-Work Study

Richmond, IN

$12.50 - $17/hr

The intern will work closely with the Museum's varied collections, assisting with both the inventory backlog of stored objects and newly donated items. Responsibilities will include provenance ...

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$15/hr

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As a Museum Collections Intern, you can expect to engage in a variety of hands-on projects such as cataloging artifacts, updating collection databases, assisting with condition reports, and helping with the preparation and installation of exhibits. Interns often work closely with collections managers and conservators, gaining exposure to best practices in object handling, storage, and preventive conservation. You'll also have opportunities to participate in team meetings and may be asked to conduct research to support interpretive or curatorial projects, providing a well-rounded experience in museum operations.

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Museum Collections Interns are individuals, usually students or recent graduates, who assist museum staff in managing, cataloging, preserving, and researching items within a museum's collection. Their duties may include inventorying artifacts, updating records in collection databases, helping with the preparation of exhibits, and ensuring proper storage and handling of objects. These internships provide hands-on experience in museum operations and are valuable for those interested in pursuing careers in museum studies or related fields.
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Museum Collections Intern-Work Study

Ivy Tech

Richmond, IN • On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Role Overview:
This work study position is facilitated through Ivy Tech in partnership with the Wayne County Historical Museum. The student will assist the Museum's Collections Manager with a range of responsibilities, including collections storage, inventory backlog, research, and artifact processing. Tasks will also involve careful handling of artifacts, assisting with exhibit design and fabrication, and writing and mounting exhibit labels. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in careers in museums, public history, archives, library science, anthropology, archaeology, art history, or nonprofit management.
Key Responsibilities:
The intern will work closely with the Museum's varied collections, assisting with both the inventory backlog of stored objects and newly donated items. Responsibilities will include provenance research, building storage containers and housing for artifacts, inputting data into the museum's collection management system, and photographing items for internal documentation. The intern will gain hands-on experience in object handling, artifact cleaning, and preparing materials for exhibition or photography.
This role offers a practical introduction to collections management, including skills in inventory procedures, research, collections care, and digital documentation. The intern will also assist with organizing and relocating artifacts, processing new donations, and addressing the museum's acquisitions backlog.
In addition to collections work, the intern will have opportunities to engage with other departments to develop a broader understanding of museum operations. Participation in staff meetings, networking opportunities, and informational interviews with museum professionals will be available to support professional growth.
Additional duties may be assigned to further enhance the intern's learning and experience.
Work Environment:
Interns will be placed at the Wayne County Historical Museum for on-site work at the direction of the Museum's Collections Manager.
General Qualifications:
• Completed a FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours of enrollment in eligible courses
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status
• Currently enrolled as an Ivy Tech Community College student.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- compassion and strong relationship-building ability with regard to residents and representatives of partner organizations alike.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Canva or similar basic graphics program preferred.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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