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Collections Management Intern

Corning Museum of Glass

Collections Management Intern

Corning, NY
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Corning Museum of Glass cares for and displays the world’s best collection of art and historical glass, encompassing 3500 years of history and more than 50,000 glass objects. The collections management intern will have the opportunity to shadow registrars, preparators and the Collections and Exhibitions Manager to get a varied understanding of the department’s role and responsibility within the museum.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assist in projects defined by Collections & Exhibitions Manager.
    • Assists registration team with data entry and inventory control.
    • Assists preparation team with general gallery maintenance and installations.

    LEARNING/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

    • Attend communications, curatorial and collections management team meetings.
    • Attend object handling training taught by Chief Conservator.
    • Training with registration staff in the use and maintenance of the museum’s collection database system MIMSY.
    • Training with preparation staff to preform gallery maintenance, object movement, packing and object cleaning.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualified applicants should be a current or recent student within museum studies, art history, history, or a related field. Prior experience in a museum setting desired. The chosen candidate must have the ability to work well in a team environment. Applicants must have good organizational skills and be sensitive to art material handling.

    Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum can assist with locating nearby rentals). International applicants must have a current US Visa and be eligible to work in the US. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. The Museum encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is committed to a culturally diverse group.

    Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

    • $3,000 stipend for full-time position to help cover living expenses (summer only)
    • 25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Shops
    • 25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Café
    • Free admission to the museum for you and your guests
    • We are willing to work with your institution to arrange academic credit when requested.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    Applicant must provide a letter of intent, outline of independent coursework (to assess the student’s academic needs) and two academic references.