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Archivist Intern

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Job overview The Archivist Intern will support the Telegraph Museum's archive organization and ... curating. * Current undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate in Museum Studies, Art History ...

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As a Museum Curatorial Intern, you can expect to assist with a range of projects such as cataloging collections, conducting research for upcoming exhibitions, and helping prepare interpretive materials. Interns often work closely with curators and other museum professionals, gaining hands-on experience with artifact handling, exhibition planning, and educational programming. The role may also include attending team meetings, contributing to exhibit installation, and supporting public engagement events, providing valuable insight into the daily operations of a museum and fostering professional growth in the field.

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A Museum Curatorial Intern assists curators with research, exhibit preparation, and the management of collections. Typical duties may include cataloging artifacts, helping to organize exhibitions, conducting research on items in the collection, and supporting educational programs. Interns gain hands-on experience in museum operations, learn about conservation practices, and develop skills in archival work. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in museum careers, art history, or cultural heritage.

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To thrive as a Museum Curatorial Intern, you typically need a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field, along with strong research and organizational skills. Familiarity with collection management systems, digital cataloging tools, and basic conservation techniques is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for supporting curatorial projects, ensuring accurate documentation, and contributing to the museum’s educational mission.
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Fall 2026 Registrar Intern

Fall 2026 Registrar Intern

Studio Museum in Harlem

New York, NY • On-site

$5.0K/wk

Internship

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
Internship Program Description
The Museum's Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*
Job Summary
The Registrar Intern will be involved in a range of permanent collection and exhibition management projects. The internship will engage interested candidates in museum registration tasks. Potential projects include supporting the Registrars and Collections Database Manager with: upcoming exhibitions, permanent collection inventory, condition reporting, digitizing acquisition files, database cleanup, and other permanent collection related projects. The Registrars Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in museum studies, or a related field. Applicants should have an interest in fine art registration and cataloging, have excellent attention to detail, ability to work with databases, research skills and knowledge of the museum's historical collecting focus. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once, work in a chilled windowless storage environment and work independently as needed with the ability to communicate progress on assigned projects, and any needs to accomplish the projects.
Application Information
The Fall 2026 season will feature eight internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Director's Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, Public Programs, and Registrar.
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Application Materials:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following
  • Resume
  • A cover letter
  • A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)

Dates and Details
Fall 2026 Program Dates: September 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026 (14-weeks)
Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.
Stipend: $5,040
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on July 27, 2026
Applicants will be notified about interviews by August 14, 2026
  • If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a finalist for the Fall 2026 cohort.

All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of September 14, 2026, to commence their program.

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