Part-Time Collections Data & Digital Conversion Intern

Collections That Care; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Art Museum invites applicants for a part-time Collection Management Digital Conversion Intern for Spring 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in collection and data management, including reviewing hardcopy documents, auditing the collection management database, and researching discrepancies to ensure data quality.

The internship runs 12 weeks (January–May 2027) with 20–24 hours per week onsite.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student with a focus in humanities, museum studies, public administration, or a related field.
• Research and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and prioritize tasks toward meeting project deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Teamwork oriented, ability to collaborate across departments.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• TMS Collections or other collection management system experience preferred but not required.
• Technical writing, cataloging, copyright, and/or database management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize hardcopy permanent collection documents.
• Audit information in the collection management database and correct discrepancies.
• Assist with development of data standards.
• Gain knowledge and experience in records management, exhibition and loan processes, condition reporting, art handling and crating/packing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in humanities, museum studies, public administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Cincinnati Art Museum invites applicants for a part-time Collection Management Digital Conversion Intern for Spring 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in collection and data management, including reviewing hardcopy documents, auditing the collection management database, and researching discrepancies to ensure data quality.

The internship runs 12 weeks (January–May 2027) with 20–24 hours per week onsite.