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Collections Intern

The overall goal of the collections internship is to gain an understanding and gather experience in collections management and curatorial research within a museum environment. In addition, interns in collections management will learn proper object handling methods, re-housing, and documentation of the collections through cataloging and digitization. Other projects may include research projects within the collection and on policies and procedures.


*This is an unpaid internship and is located in our Oklahoma City, OK offices.


Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Improving and adding catalog database information
  • Digitizing collections
  • Inventorying
  • Curatorial research and label writing
  • Assisting with registrar work in the following areas: acquisitions, documentation, preservation and protection, access and use of the collection


Education:
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program


Qualifications:
  • Must be highly sensitive to the necessity of confidentiality
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess the ability to see projects through to completion
  • Ability to work well both with others and independently
  • Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects
  • Ability to crouch, climb, balance, sit, and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to safely handle and transport artifacts
  • Familiarity with database programs like Excel or museum collections database programs
  • Basic knowledge of history and/or an interest in museum studies preferred
  • Some experience/knowledge of digital photography and/or previous office or museum experiences

Skills: 
  • Demonstrated research and writing skills
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Able to work effectively as a team member or independently
  • Proficient computer skills


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