Internship Archive & Collection

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

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975 with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Brisbane, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects over the past five decades, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA’s Rotterdam office has an opening for an Archive & Collection Intern, who will gain an overview and working knowledge of the infrastructure and day-to-day running of the archive and collection in a leading creative office. The Archive & Collection department consists of a Collection Manager and an Intern. In this role, you will assist the manager with all tasks. The successful candidate is expected to start in January2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Architectural History, Collection Management, Museum Studies, or a related field;
• High proficiency in MS Office software;
• Fluency in English is a must;
• Proficiency in additional languages, such as Dutch, is an advantage;
• Experience with digital archiving and/or handling physical models;
• Have a 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, such as Facility and Architecture, 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;

What We Offer

• A monthly stipend as part of the compensation package.
• Complimentary access to the company canteen, with fresh and healthy lunch options.
• An excellent opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced architects and designers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and international environment.

Application Process

Please use our online application form to submit your application, and include the following documents:

1. Your cover letter in which you give your motivation for wanting to work at OMA.
2. Your complete resume.