MUSEUM INTERNSHIP
Department of Fine Arts
The Jewish Museum
(New York City, NY)

Responsibilities: Assist Curator of Fine Arts and Department of Fine Arts
staff with all phases of daily museum business. The intern may be assigned
specific projects related to cataloguing of collection, maintenance of
object and artists' files, and visual resources in the collection. Duties
will also include research, correspondence and general administration in
connection with acquisitions, exhibitions and loans. The fine arts
collection of the Jewish Museum includes approximately 7,500 paintings,
sculptures, works on paper and photographs mainly from the 19th and 20th
centuries, with emphasis on contemporary and American art.

The intern may have the opportunity to be involved in special exhibitions
within the Fine Arts Department.

Required background: B.A. candidates in Art History preferred (sophomores or
juniors preferred). Knowledge of Microsoft Word, and excellent
organizational and clerical skills essential.  Hebrew, French or German
helpful but not required. International students welcome.


*       Internship Dates September-Late December 2002
*       15-25 Hours/Week (2-4 days/week)
*
*       Free Admission to all New York City Museums and Discounts at most
NYC Museums Giftshops and Bookshops

Contact Alyssa Gerber or Johanna Goldfeld: [log in to unmask]  or fax
212 423-3232, Attn: Alyssa Gerber

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