Internships and Jobs

Exhibits and Archives Intern
Posted: 01/13/10
Department: Exhibits and Archives

The Museum is currently seeking qualified students with a background in museum studies for formal internships and informal resume-building opportunities working under the Exhibits and Archives Director. In the Museum the subject of finance is viewed largely from an historical perspective dealing with the history of the United States, New York, financial systems, currency, trading, transportation and technology. This is supported by the collection of objects and documents ranging from the 18th century to the present, as the Museum documents the current crisis.

Internships will primarily consist of re-cataloguing the archives using Past Perfect software, but will also include work in the galleries, exhibit research, hands-on experience preparing, installing, and dismantling exhibitions, as well as various other tasks. At this Museum, which has a small but growing staff, interns will have exposure to the different departments and generally have the opportunity to take on more responsibility than in larger museums.

Spring/summer interns will not only learn about museum operations, but also about the subject of finance through exhibition preparation, docent opportunities, educational programs and arranged visits to important financial sites, such as the New York Stock Exchange, CME Group, Federal Reserve, etc.

Qualifications:
Enrolled in or a graduate of a museum studies program or library/archive sciences program;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Flexible and versatile; competency working in a team and other general computer experience is appreciated;

Comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as collection management database software.

Applicants should have a background and interest in art history and/or museum studies. For additional information, contact Leena Akhtar at collections@moaf.org.

Museum Library Intern
Posted: 09/23/09
Department: Exhibits and Archives

Through this internship, students will gain experience in managing a library that is in its initial phases, as the Museum establishes a research center for visiting scholars and researchers. Experience with database software a plus. Students should expect to move books as we reorganize the library.

Qualifications:
Enrolled in or a graduate of a library/archive sciences program;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Flexible and versatile; competency working in a team and other general computer experience is appreciated;

Comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as library management software.

For additional information, contact Leena Akhtar at collections@moaf.org.

Volunteer
Department: Visitor Services

Applicants should have a background and interest in art, history and/or museum studies. They must possess excellent communication skills, be flexible and should be comfortable working with the public and within a small team. Any interested applicant may apply if s/he is a quick learner, problem solver, and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks. Volunteers are trained to give tours under the supervision of the Education Manager and the Director of Visitor Services. They are requested to be available for a six-hour shift once a week or once a month.

For additional information contact Linda Rapacki, Director of Visitor Services, at 212-908-4693.