Digital Archives Intern - NYC Summer Paid

Nycarchivists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An arts organization in New York City is seeking an Archives Intern to assist with digital asset management and ongoing research projects. The position involves tasks such as image ingest, metadata entry, and cataloging, requiring a current or recent graduate student in Library and Information Science. This paid internship offers $20–$25 per hour and is part-time (16–24 hours per week) from May to July, with a potential extension into the Fall.

Qualifications

• Current or recent Master of Science in Library and Information Science student with coursework in archives and/or digital humanities.
• Experience working with databases, scanning software, and/or library catalogues.
• Knowledge of modern art and Rauschenberg a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support special projects related to digital asset management.
• Focus on image ingest, metadata entry, and digitization.
• Assist in library cataloging and physical organization of library titles.

Skills

Knowledge of basic library and archival principles

Experience working with databases

Knowledge of modern art

Education

Master of Science in Library and Information Science

Tools

Scanning software

Job description

An arts organization in New York City is seeking an Archives Intern to assist with digital asset management and ongoing research projects. The position involves tasks such as image ingest, metadata entry, and cataloging, requiring a current or recent graduate student in Library and Information Science. This paid internship offers $20–$25 per hour and is part-time (16–24 hours per week) from May to July, with a potential extension into the Fall.