Gallery Intern - Summer 2026

About the role

The intern will work under the supervision of the Gallery Director on researching, cataloguing, and rehousing objects in the Walsh Gallery's permanent collections. The intern will also assist the Gallery Director with conceptualizing, researching, and writing didactic text for the fall exhibition.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform research on artworks in the gallery's collection and object-based historical research
• Write short texts that include descriptions of art objects, information about their historical context, and artist biographies
• Photograph objects and edit image files
• Update catalogue records and write clear and concise object descriptions
• Catalog new artifacts
• Affiliate with Director with planned fall exhibition
• Handle art objects according to current standards and apply best practices for storing and describing art objects

Required Qualifications

• Post-graduate student seeking a degree in Museum Studies or related course of study preferred
• Interest in gallery and museum practices
• Facility with Microsoft office suite and at least one software package used in archives, special collections, or museum collections
• At least one class or more in Art History or the museum professions

Desired Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of art or museum collections software package
• Specific coursework or training in art description or handling

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

160 hours over 8 weeks (20 hours/week)

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits. Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions.