Archivist Intern

About the role

The Archivist Intern will support the Telegraph Museum’s archive organization and collections documentation work. This role will focus on cataloging, physical organization, photography, and records support to improve access to collection materials and help prepare artifacts for research and display needs. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in archival organization, collections management, and museum support work.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain records in the collections management system.
• Sort, label, and organize archival and museum materials.
• Conduct descriptive cataloging of records and extract their data into spreadsheets.
• Research records, events, and figures to enrich Museum history and metadata.
• Digitize records by scanning or photographing and create their metadata for ingestion into the Museum's digital asset management system.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
• Embrace and live out Speedway Motors core values.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work setting.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in organization, cataloging, or curating.

Current undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate in Museum Studies, Art History, History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field.

Demonstrated interest in history, archives, library sciences, or museum studies.

Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Must have a steady hand and must be comfortable handling awkward, heavy, or brittle items without rushing.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, 401k plan, growth opportunities, extremely supportive team, opportunity to utilize strengths and be creative, work environment includes heated and air-conditioned indoor work with occasional work outdoors, frequent pinching, grasping, fine manipulation with fingers to use computer, keyboard and phone, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds, and wearing protective gear.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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