Curatorial and Archival Internship

Description

The Studebaker National Museum was established to be a center for the interpretation of history, design, and innovation that connects and inspires the community and enthusiasts around the world.  This is accomplished through programming, active collecting, and the display of vehicles, archival materials, and artifacts that showcase the local and global influence of Studebaker and related industrial innovators. In pursuit of this vision, the Museum is one of only three automotive museums to earn accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

An important part of successfully fulfilling the mission of the Museum is to provide foundational experiences for the next generation of Museum professionals. The Museum is seeking internship candidates who wish to gain hands-on experience in the museum field.

Responsibilities

Workflow will be carefully monitored and assigned by the Curator and Archivist at the Museum. Projects will be determined based on the interest of each intern as well as the needs of the Museum. During their term at the Museum, an intern may work on projects inclusive of any of the following areas:

• Practice collection management by accessioning, organizing, and condition reporting on both the Museum’s small and large collection items.
• Complete projects in the Museum Archives including scanning and organizing
• Assist with the curation of permanent and rotating exhibitions in the Museum
• Create interpretive signage and physical and digital interactive elements in the Museum galleries
• Aid in the care of the Permanent Collection of carriages and automobiles as needed
• Perform research in Museum Archives as needed
• Assist with the creation of educational materials
• Assist in the execution of the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm

Qualifications

Internships are available for any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school program. Candidates will be judged based upon demonstrated interest in the field as well as past experience and education.  Familiarity with PastPerfect is encouraged by not required.