Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis · 5 months ago
Museum Collections Intern-Work Study
Richmond, IN
Internship
Onsite
InternIvy Tech Community College Indianapolis is seeking a Museum Collections Intern through a work study program in partnership with the Wayne County Historical Museum. The role involves assisting the Collections Manager with tasks such as collections storage, inventory backlog, research, and artifact processing, while providing hands-on experience in collections management and museum operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
The intern will work closely with the Museum’s varied collections, assisting with both the inventory backlog of stored objects and newly donated items
Responsibilities will include provenance research, building storage containers and housing for artifacts, inputting data into the museum’s collection management system, and photographing items for internal documentation
The intern will gain hands-on experience in object handling, artifact cleaning, and preparing materials for exhibition or photography
This role offers a practical introduction to collections management, including skills in inventory procedures, research, collections care, and digital documentation
The intern will also assist with organizing and relocating artifacts, processing new donations, and addressing the museum’s acquisitions backlog
In addition to collections work, the intern will have opportunities to engage with other departments to develop a broader understanding of museum operations
Participation in staff meetings, networking opportunities, and informational interviews with museum professionals will be available to support professional growth
Additional duties may be assigned to further enhance the intern’s learning and experience
Qualification
Required
Completed a FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need
Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours of enrollment in eligible courses
Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status
Currently enrolled as an Ivy Tech Community College student
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- compassion and strong relationship-building ability with regard to residents and representatives of partner organizations alike
A positive and proactive attitude
Preferred
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Canva or similar basic graphics program preferred
Company
Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system.
Founded in 1963
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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