Spring Modern & Contemporary Art Research Internship Phillips · New York, New York editorial

Cultural Signal; New York (NY); In loco; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cultural Signal invites applications for an in-person Intern-FT Schedule US spring internship at our New York headquarters. This 5-month program runs Jan 4–May 28, 2027, with a 9 am–6 pm daily schedule. Pay starts at minimum wage and local libraries provide essential research access.

Recent graduates or current students with full-time, in-person availability will work with cataloguers, assisting with research, appraisals, and auction-related tasks in a collaborative team setting.

Competenze

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or current students with full-time availability, are eligible.
• Working knowledge of Modern & Contemporary art with strong communication and deadline-oriented skills.

Mansioni

• Research specific works of art for sale with cataloguers and associates.
• Visit local libraries for departmental research.
• Compile data into appraisals and proposals to aid business development.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Intern-FT Schedule US - Spring Modern & Contemporary Art Research Internship is a 5-month paid spring internship. The internship begins on January 4, 2027 and ends on May 28, 2027. The internship requires an in-person, Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm schedule, and is located at Phillips' New York Headquarters at 432 Park Avenue and 950 Third Avenue. The application deadline is November 13, 2026 at 5 pm.

Duties

• Work with Cataloguers and Associate Specialists daily on research for specific works of art to prepare them for sale.
• Visit local scholarly libraries and use their physical book collections for departmental research.
• Compile data into appraisals and proposals to assist with business-getting.
• Help Sale Administrators prepare client-facing documents during the pre-sale process.
• Collaborate with other Research Interns to efficiently complete the above tasks.
• Participate in auction-day roles for sales across all departments.
• Record sale results for Phillips sales and our competitors.
• Assist with ad-hoc research projects and auction-related tasks.

Enrichment Experiences

• Tour Phillips' Long Island City warehouse and shadow Cataloguers during artwork inspection at the beginning of the internship.
• One to two gallery and/or museum visits with members of our department.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Modern and Contemporary art. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks while working to meet strict deadlines.

Education and Training

Recent graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or current students with full-time, in-person availability, are eligible.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate interest in Modern & Contemporary Art and interest in pursuing a career within an auction house.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Process oriented.
• Enjoys working with others towards a common goal.
• Willingness and desire to learn and ask questions.
• A nimble problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong work ethic with effective time management; ability to multitask, take initiative and work well independently.

Working Conditions

The Spring Internship Program consists of four to five positions that require an in-person schedule Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm. Interns are compensated at minimum wage in New York City. Work is undertaken primarily within an office environment in our New York location and off-site spaces for research such as libraries. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Compensation

The hourly pay is $17.50 per hour. Interns are compensated at minimum wage in New York City.