Museum Digital Archive Intern

Description

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) is offering a 12-week paid internship with the museum’s digital archive team during the summer of 2015 The candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in a digital archive, as well as collections management of CHF’s collections of scientific artifacts and fine art. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the Collections Manager and Registrar on a survey of the museum’s existing digital assets in preparation of a new digitization initiative
• Catalog artifacts found in collections backlog.
• Assist as needed in other aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Museum Group.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently completed study in a graduate program, majoring in library science, digital humanities, museum studies, archives, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of databases and/or collection management systems, preferably Past Perfect and Microsoft Access.
• Interest in working with museum collections, particularly objects.
• Knowledge of proper artifact handling techniques is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of archives, public history or museum work.
• Strong written communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.