Collections Management/Registrarial Intern, Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA

Posted August 1, 2017

The Nantucket Historical Association seeks a collections management or registrarial intern to work in the organization’s extensive historic artifact collections. The intern will help identify, inventory, and catalog items in such collections areas as furniture, toys, hand tools, lighting devices, ceramics, and Native American archeology. A specific scope of work for the internship will be developed based on the intern’s skills, knowledge, and professional goals.

Required:

Enrollment in or graduation from master’s level program in Museum Studies or a similar discipline. Demonstrated experience or coursework in collections management and registrarial practices is required. Careful attention to detail and the ability to work independently, to seek clarification, and to offer suggestions when needed are essential. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Housing is provided, plus a stipend of $2,500 for a ten-to-thirteen week internship. Dates are flexible depending on the availability of the candidate.

Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to Rebecca Miller, [email protected]. Deadline for applications is September 1, 2017, or until filled.