Archive Intern: NYC, Paid Internship & Mentorship

David Yurman Enterprises, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly learning events

Networking opportunities

DEI commitment

Job summary

David Yurman is seeking an Archive Intern to support the ongoing care, organization, and documentation of the company’s heritage collections in New York City. Working with the Archive team, you will gain hands-on experience in collections management, metadata, and digital assets related to David Yurman and Sybil Yurman's artworks.

This paid 9-week internship offers networking events, mentorship, and a chance to engage with a world-renowned luxury brand in a hybrid NYC setting.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with archival standards and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines.
• Interest in jewelry, decorative arts, design history, or archives preferred.
• Experience in archives, libraries, or museums is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, organization, and potential relocation of archival collections as project timelines evolve.
• Conduct physical inventory verification and reconcile object information with existing collection records.
• Update and standardize descriptive metadata, file naming conventions, and digital collection records to improve accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
• Assist with the cataloging and documentation of digital assets relating to David Yurman and Sybil Yurman's artworks, and other archival collections.
• Assist with the rehousing, ticketing, labeling, and organization of archival and object collections.
• Conduct basic condition checks and document observations under the guidance of Archive staff.
• Assist with the organization and processing of physical and digital archival materials.
• Update metadata and collection records with an emphasis on accuracy and consistency.
• Fulfill internal requests for Archive assets and reference materials.
• Conduct research related to objects, collections, acquisitions, and other Archive initiatives.
• Assist Archive staff with day-to-day collections management, research, and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Archival standards

Workflow adherence

Multitasking

Prioritization

Interest in jewelry

Archives experience

Education

Graduate student in archives/library science

Job description

David Yurman is seeking an Archive Intern to support the ongoing care, organization, and documentation of the company’s heritage collections in New York City. Working with the Archive team, you will gain hands-on experience in collections management, metadata, and digital assets related to David Yurman and Sybil Yurman's artworks.

This paid 9-week internship offers networking events, mentorship, and a chance to engage with a world-renowned luxury brand in a hybrid NYC setting.