Anthropology Collections Intern, Spring 2027

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History invites applications for the Anthropology Collections Intern, Spring 2027. The Intern will work 10–20 hours per week with Anthropology Collections staff to improve documentation and curation of collection items, including previously uncurated and newly accessioned items, some on display in cultural halls.

Applicants should be enrolled in or a graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in anthropology, museum studies, or related fields, and be familiar

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies, or another related field.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support collection cataloguing and database management. This may include making spreadsheets, taking reference photos, inputting data, updating data, and noting items for follow-up.
• Perform research, including research utilizing collections database(s), archival material, library resources, and/or digital collections.
• Participate in collections orientations. This includes collections management tours, archives overviews, library resources, conservation (object handling sessions), and other task-based overviews as needed.

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database programs

Job description

Anthropology Collections Intern, Spring 2027

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The last day applications will be accepted is November 15th.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Anthropology Collections Intern, Spring 2027

Department

Department Anthropology - 010

Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
As part of the Anthropology Internship Program, the Division of Anthropology is seeking a part-time, term Anthropology Collections Intern for Spring 2027. The Internship Program is for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in anthropology, museums, or related fields. Anthropology Interns work on projects relating to the collections or the ongoing research interests of the curatorial staff in the Museum or in the field.
The Intern can expect to work between 10-20 hours per week.The Anthropology Collections Intern will work with Anthropology Collections staff to improve documentation and curation of collection items, including historically uncurated collections, newly accessioned collections, and items currently on display in cultural halls at the Museum.
The last day applications will be accepted is November 15th.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support collection cataloguing and database management. This may include making spreadsheets, taking reference photos, inputting data, updating data, and noting items for follow-up.
• Perform research, including research utilizing collections database(s), archival material, library resources, and/or digital collections.
• Participate in collections orientations. This includes collections management tours, archives overviews, library resources, conservation (object handling sessions), and other task-based overviews as needed.

The expected salary for the Anthropology Collections Intern is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies, or another related field.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of database program(s).
• Experience working in a museum.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
    • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
    • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Category

Category Part-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

Expected Salary Minimum $20/hour

Expected Salary Maximum

Expected Salary Maximum $20/hour

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

The last day applications will be accepted is November 15th.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an undergraduate- or graduate-level program focused in anthropology, museum studies, archival studies, or another related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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