Posted July 24, 2026
Description: The Fairfield Museum & History Center is a vibrant center of community life that welcomes more than 34,000 annual visitors, a prominent center for the study of arts and humanities, and an award-winning institution of statewide renown. Our mission is to inspire civic engagement by celebrating the diverse history of our region and its…
Posted July 15, 2026
Description: Join the Phillips Library, PEM’s research library, as digital projects intern for Fall 2026! Our digitization program exponentially increases free, worldwide access to our collections and demonstrates that the library is a vital and engaged part of the museum and its communities. The project will include digitization for our online collections portal, including the…
Posted July 15, 2026
Description This internship is a hands-on, physical processing project. The intern will work directly with historical materials to arrange and describe original documents to prepare them for long-term preservation and researcher access. Responsibilities: Include creating a processing plan, assessing and applying basic preservation measures as needed, identifying appropriate subject and name headings for both the…
Posted July 6, 2026
Description: The Peabody Essex Museum’s Phillips Library seeks a full-time Assistant Cataloging Librarian to fulfill the role of primary cataloger on staff, an essential role to improve intellectual and physical access to our collections. They will work closely with the Head of Library Technical Services to identify cataloging priorities, implement equitable descriptive practices, streamline workflows,…
Posted May 26, 2026
Job Description: The Library and Archives Graduate Internship is a temporary, educational experience designed to provide a graduate student (or recent graduate) in Library and Information Science with guided exposure to museum library and archival practice. Through this internship, the participant will: Position Duties: Activities are performed under the guidance of the Librarian/Archivist and intended…
Posted May 13, 2026
Description Provides for the care of documents and memorabilia for the collection, catalogs, maintains documents, memorabilia and captures/preserves the city’s history, maintains and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas. Performs all other related work as required. Responsibilities Supervision Scope: Exercises independent judgment and initiative in the evaluation, accessioning and care of the museum’s…
Posted May 1, 2026
Job Description The Boston Athenaeum is seeking three new interns for our Reader Services Department. We seek personable and reliable candidates who will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of Reference and Circulation. Reporting to the Head of Reader Services or Senior Reference Librarian, interns act as a primary point of welcome…
Posted April 29, 2026
Description The MIT Museum seeks a Collections Assistant to support the initial processing of a large corporate architectural archive of one of the leading American architects of the 20th century. This position will assist with the retrieval, assessment, sorting, cleaning, packing, and documentation of the collection in New York City in preparation for its transfer…
Posted April 28, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE The Collections Care Program Manager is a part-time, analyst-focused position responsible for managing, analyzing, and improving the data systems that support the care of the municipal public art collection of 200+ artworks. The Collections Care Program Manager plays an important role in the public art team building and caring for the artwork…
Posted April 24, 2026
Job Description: The Digital Asset Specialist is a key member of the Media Collections team supporting the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library. This position is responsible for the organization, stewardship, and accessibility of the Foundation’s digital media assets through the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. Working closely with the Media Collections Manager and Photographer/Digital Imaging Specialist, the…
