University Collections (UC), which is a part of Indiana University (IU) Research, was created in 2018 to ensure proper stewardship of library, museum, and archival collections throughout the Indiana University system. In 2022, UC opened University Collections at McCalla, a combination exhibition, event, and teaching space that supports IU's many collections, student and faculty creative works, and community collaborations.
Job Summary The Michael A. McRobbie University Collections Internship provides a selected undergraduate student with a paid, semester-long position with University Collections.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Hands-on experience in artistic, historical, and scientific collections along with expert faculty and staff guidance.
- Gains experience in collection administration, exhibition planning and execution, event management, museum technology, and more.
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience maybe considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Preferred- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Indiana University Bloomington.
Preferred- Course work covering art history, history, anthropology, curation, and museums.
SKILLS
Preferred- Interest in a career in museums, public engagement, planning, and collections-based research.
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to professionally interact with IU faculty, staff, students, and the public
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour
Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
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