Collections Intern

Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd, an award-winning historic
preservation organization, is currently looking for a spring intern to
helped with our collections management including accessioning, cataloging,
and loans.  The intern will work on a variety of collections tasks including
developing skills in historic research; handling, preserving, and housing
objects; cataloging, marking, and digitally photographing objects in the
museum's collections; cataloging objects that meet professional standards
and best practices; digitizing our photographic collection; providing
detailed supplemental collection descriptions; and improving access of the
collection to the public.  The intern will also receive practical experience
in all aspects of collections management as well as other areas of museum
work.

 

Applicants enrolled in a graduate program in museum studies, history, or a
related field will be given strong consideration.  Course work or experience
in collections management/museum registration as well as PastPerfect museum
software preferred.  Requirements include proficiency in Microsoft Office,
strong written and oral communication skills, professional presentation and
friendly demeanor, and punctuality.

 

Applicants will be expected to complete 15 to 18 hours a week.  Days and
hours are flexible.  Peerless will offer a stipend to all interested
students and academic credit may be available through your home institution.
Those interested may attach a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format
to [log in to unmask]  Send materials by COB on Thursday, January
14, 2010.

 

 

 


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