Intern Assistant Archivist - Roy Lichtenstein Foundation at Studio In A School Association

Wayne State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062; Part time

Job summary

An art foundation in New York City is seeking an Intern Assistant Archivist for a temporary position focused on an archival processing project. The intern will be responsible for surveying materials, assessing provenance, and completing the processing per established archival workflows. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in information sciences or art history. This part-time internship offers a competitive wage of $24 per hour for a duration of 9 weeks.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a junior or senior in college or university.
• Experience working in an art or archive-holding institution.
• Knowledge of archival practices and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake archival processing project for 9 weeks.
• Conduct survey and assess materials.
• Refolder, rebox, and update tracking documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Strong interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of archival theory

Familiarity with art history

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to lift materials up to 40 lbs

Education

Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university

Preferred in Library and Information Sciences, Art History, or Museum Studies

Job description

Position Overview

The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation is seeking to hire an Intern Assistant Archivist to work on a defined archival processing project for a total of nine weeks.

Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Project

Under the direction of the Reading Room Manager, the intern will undertake an archival processing project focused on a discrete subseries of institutional records within the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Archives.

This project will follow established archival workflows and standards and will include all phases of processing, from initial survey through physical rehousing and descriptive documentation.

The intern will conduct a survey of the materials; assess provenance, arrangement, preservation, and privacy concerns; and assist in determining appropriate levels of processing and access. Following approval, the intern will refolder, rebox, label, and shelve the material, update internal tracking documentation, and draft a scope and content note describing the processed subseries.

While prior archival experience is helpful, the intern will receive project-specific training, guidance, and oversight throughout the internship to support successful completion of the work. The project follows standard institutional archival practices and reflects the Foundation’s ongoing work to process, preserve, and describe its administrative and departmental records. While the larger institutional archive is extensive, the intern’s work will focus on a clearly defined body of material, enabling sustained engagement with professional archival methods rather than broad exposure alone.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full‑time at a college or university; junior or senior standing only
• Preferred: enrolled in a bachelor’s-level program in Library and Information Sciences, ArtHistory, or Museum and Curatorial Studies
• 3.0 GPA
• Minimum one year of experience working in an art or archive‑holding institution
• Working knowledge of archival theory and best practice
• Familiarity with 20th- and 21st-century art history, museum archival records, and artists’ archives
• Understanding of the preservation and care of archives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across an inter‑departmental and institutional structure
• Basic understanding of dynamic database and library collections management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
• A basic understanding of Microsoft programs (including Word, Excel, and Access)
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs
• Commitment to continued professional growth and development
• Able to adapt quickly within a museum or cultural arts organization
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

The intern will work at the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation’s archival facility on West 20th Street in Chelsea, New York. The Reading Room Manager will act as primary supervisor and provide all necessary support.

The intern will also interact with on‑site archives staff, staff from other departments, and outside researchers or guests. The intern will receive project plans and necessary orientation to systems and processes, including an overview, task list, guidelines, and workflow.

The goal of this project aligns with the Foundation’s mission and will be emphasized at all stages of the project. The intern will learn about private and public art foundations, their functions and purposes, and will liaise with other art‑world professionals. The intern will be fully supported by their supervisor and department support staff.

Schedule and Compensation

• 5 days per week during standard office hours, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• This is a temporary, part‑time intern position with a competitive hourly wage
• The position is expected to last 9 weeks
• Compensation is $24.00 per hour
• $900 stipend