Summer 2019 Archives Intern, Pixar Living Archives, Emeryville, CA

Posted January 8, 2019

This position will provide support to the Pixar Living Archives. You’ll work with various members of the Archives team in archiving assorted materials (paintings, drawings, pastels, sculptures, digital files, etc.) from our animated films and historical collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Feature Film Processing Project

• Inventory and organize materials created by feature film art and story departments 
• Re-house, label and prepare materials for long-term storage
• Create and update database records to track content and information

Digital Asset Project

• Assess and organize digital assets in multiple systems toward the goal of archiving for preservation and long-term access
• Create and update project documentation

Other Tasks May Include:

• Projects related to the care of pastels, paintings, maquettes
• Supporting archivists by moving collections between buildings and to/from clients in the studio
• Support the studio reference library with shelf reading of book and film collections

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of archives track or indexing coursework desirable 
• Experience working with physical and/or digital archival collections a plus
• Mac proficiency and experience working with databases (FileMaker Pro a plus)
• Flexible nature with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/activities simultaneously
• Excellent people skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative, detail and follow-up skills
• Creative problem-solving skills, curiosity and motivation

 

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a current student in or recent graduate of a Masters-level program in library science, museum studies or related program
• Must be available to work full-time Mon – Fri for 12-weeks between May 2019 – August 2019

 

SUBMISSION PROCESS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Apply online at pixar.com– no submissions will be accepted via mail or in person (a direct link to the internship can be found here)
• Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and your resume
• Due to the large number of submissions, we are unable to respond to requests for updates.  You will receive notification of our receipt of your application and when the hiring process is completed

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Sunday, February 10, 2019