Digital Archives Intern (Spring) — Museum Research & Digitization

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR invites applications for the 2027 Archives Spring Intern. This on-site internship under the Assistant Archivist offers hands-on experience in arranging, digitizing, and describing archival collections, primarily born-digital materials, and processing institutional archives.

The ideal candidate studies library science, art history, or a related field and has strong communication skills, reliability, and discretion.

Qualifications

Academic background in library or information science, art history, or a related field.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Dependable and punctual.
Knowledge of Microsoft apps; familiarity with ArchivEra and digitization equipment/software is a plus.
A background check is required.
Must maintain confidentiality of all non-public museum information.
Possible course credit can be negotiated with Intern’s departmental supervisor.

Responsibilities

Assist Library and Archives staff with the assessment, arrangement, and stabilization of physical records by creating inventories, conducting research, and rehousing materials.
Digitize archival records; name, describe, and organize digital files.
Assist in the creation of archival database records and collection finding aids.
Other duties as assigned.