Collections Management Intern (Historic Preservation)
- Salary: From $2094 to $20.94 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:209420
- Part Time
- Historic Preservation
- Internship
- Museum and Arts
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Internship Skills Required:
Organizational Skills
Hands-on object handling
Rehousing Collection Objects
Data Entry and Clean up
Inventorying Collection Objects
Area of Internship:
Museum Studies/administration
Art/Art History/History
Collections database management
Library Sciences/archival management
Duties Description
Historic Preservation Collections Management Intern
Bureau of Historic Sites, Division for Historic Preservation
The Collections Management Intern is responsible for assisting in the Collections Management Unit for New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s Bureau of Historic Sites and Parks Services in the overall management, record keeping, and handling of collections objects.
Under primary direction of the Museum Registrar, and supporting Collections Management Unit staff, work duties can include, but are not limited to: assistance with inventory and storage maintenance; housing and rehousing collections objects; database (TMS Collections) assistance with data entry and clean up; creation, filing and renaming of digital assets; assistance with cataloguing recent acquisitions; and assistance with loan file management and digital archiving.
While work assignments will be focused at the primary facility at Peebles Island State Park, particular projects could include limited travel to state historic site and park facilities.
The successful candidate will be a clear communicator and able to take instructions and follow provided standards and guidance under prescribed timelines. An interest in museum collections management, registration, and/or collections management software is preferred.
Additional Comments
Dates for Internship: January 2025 - March/April 2025
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 11/29/24 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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