Collections Intern: Databases, Cataloging & Access

Nyhistory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

New-York Historical Society is offering a Fall 2026 Collections internship in New York, NY. The role provides hands-on experience with the Registrars to develop object loaders, update database records, and prepare media files for online access.

The program runs Oct 5–Dec 11, 2026, with required events on specific dates. The internship includes an hourly rate of $17.00 for a 120-hour program; applicants should be detail-oriented, able to work independently or in a team, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Registrars with object loaders to add exhibition objects to the database
• Create associated constituents records and prepare media files
• Create loaders to bulk add images to the TMS system
• Review and edit object catalog records to improve consistency and findability
• Support documentation, internal processes, and online access through database updates

Job description

New-York Historical Society is offering a Fall 2026 Collections internship in New York, NY. The role provides hands-on experience with the Registrars to develop object loaders, update database records, and prepare media files for online access.

The program runs Oct 5–Dec 11, 2026, with required events on specific dates. The internship includes an hourly rate of $17.00 for a 120-hour program; applicants should be detail-oriented, able to work independently or in a team, and possess strong