Under direct supervision, interns learn curatorial procedures, policies, and processes to perform the following:

Assist in the care, cleaning, and cataloging of the museum collection. • Perform general curatorial duties such as cleaning objects and exhibits.
Assist with accessioning, processing, cataloging, and digitizing items within the Beach Institute Museum collection.
Create finding aids for those collections.
Conduct artifact inventories, to include condition reporting, measuring, photographing, and labeling objects, and updating home locations. • Develop proficiency in using Past Perfect, the museum's collection management software, for artifact inventories and to update collections data.
Conduct condition assessments and undertake the conservation and preservation of objects and artifacts as directed.
Assist with research, special projects, archival organization, and other duties as assigned.
Maintain a cooperative and pleasant work relationship with fellow employees, volunteers, and guests of The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Recent graduate or currently enrolled in advanced training in museum studies, history, special collections, anthropology, or a related field, with a 2.5/4.0 GPA, is preferred. Pre-arranged course credit, if applicable, is the responsibility of any student and his or her institution of learning.
Demonstrated understanding of museum fields and related curatorial responsibilities and a genuine interest in gaining experience in museum methods and processes.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Email your resume and cover letter, with the subject line: Museum Internship, to: engage@beachinstitute.org. This is a non-paid academic internship.

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