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Ivy Tech Community College · 4 months ago

Museum Collections Intern-Work Study

Richmond, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with the Wayne County Historical Museum to offer a work study opportunity for students interested in museum careers. The role involves assisting the Museum’s Collections Manager with collections storage, inventory management, research, and artifact processing, providing hands-on experience in collections management and museum operations.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Museum’s Collections Manager with a range of responsibilities, including collections storage, inventory backlog, research, and artifact processing

Work closely with the Museum’s varied collections, assisting with both the inventory backlog of stored objects and newly donated items

Conduct provenance research, build storage containers and housing for artifacts, and input data into the museum’s collection management system

Photograph items for internal documentation

Gain hands-on experience in object handling, artifact cleaning, and preparing materials for exhibition or photography

Assist with organizing and relocating artifacts, processing new donations, and addressing the museum’s acquisitions backlog

Engage with other departments to develop a broader understanding of museum operations

Participate in staff meetings, networking opportunities, and informational interviews with museum professionals

Qualification

Collections managementProvenance researchArtifact handlingDigital documentationMicrosoft SuiteCanvaCommunicationInterpersonal skillsPositive attitude

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