Archive & Collection Intern: Global Architecture Studio

OMA; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Canteen access

International learning environment

Job summary

OMA's Rotterdam office invites applications for an Archive & Collection Intern who will gain an overview and working knowledge of the archive and collection in a leading creative office. The role involves assisting the manager with day-to-day tasks and starts in January 2027.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a degree in Art History or related fields, with strong MS Office skills, English fluency, and a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset suitable for an international environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Architectural History, Collection Management, Museum Studies, or related field.
• High proficiency in MS Office software.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.
• Experience with digital archiving and/or handling physical models.
• Hands-on approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Confident in an international and complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with archiving past and current works of OMA.
• Archiving digital and non-digital materials for research and future projects.
• Handling physical models/mock-ups of architecture projects for the archive collection.
• Coordinating with other departments to secure the smooth archiving of architectural materials.
• Working on ad-hoc tasks, such as exhibitions, research, communication with international art institutions and publications.
• Re-packaging archive items when needed.

Skills

English fluency

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Organized

Confident in international environment

Dutch language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History / Architectural History / Collection Management / Museum Studies

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OMA's Rotterdam office invites applications for an Archive & Collection Intern who will gain an overview and working knowledge of the archive and collection in a leading creative office. The role involves assisting the manager with day-to-day tasks and starts in January 2027.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a degree in Art History or related fields, with strong MS Office skills, English fluency, and a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset suitable for an international environment.