Category Archives: Internships

New York Transit Museum – Museum Archive Support Aide Internship:
Registrar’s Support Aide Internship (New York, New York, U.S.)

The mission of the New York Transit Museum is to: “Collect, exhibit,
interpret, and preserve the history, sociology, and technology of
public transportation systems in the New York metropolitan region and
conduct research and educational programs that make its extensive
collection accessible and meaningful to the broadest possible
audience.”
NYTM is one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to telling
the story of urban public transportation—from the people who
developed, operate, and ride it, to the city and region it has helped
shape. NYTM focuses on this human experience and the impact of public
transportation on the growth and development of the New York
metropolitan region. The Museum collects, preserves, and presents
materials relating to the region’s land-based public transportation,
past and present, focusing on the agencies of the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority and their predecessor companies.
http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/education.htm

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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The Tenement Museum is searching for an intern this Fall to catalogue records relating to the creation of its new Moore family apartment exhibit. They are hoping to find someone with archival skills who can work 8-10 hours per week on the project. Interested parties can send a resume/letter of inquiry directly to Derya Golpinar, Collections Manager of the Tenement Museum, at the following address: dgolpinar@tenement.org.

Peter

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, located on West 44th Street, operates one of the oldest and most interesting libraries in New York City. They are interested in a student intern who can help them appraise the value of their collection by doing some bibliographic research. This is especially ideal for someone with a library background, or perhaps someone in the dual-degree program. If you are interested, let me know and I will be happy to place you in touch with the appropriate person. Here’s a link to the library if you would like to check out their operation:

http://www.generalsociety.org/library/default.asp

Thanks.

Peter

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Dave Favaloro of the Tenement House Museum sent me the note, below, concerning their search ofr an oral history intern to conduct interviews with surviving post-WWII Jewish refugees in the New York area. Fluency in Yiddish is desirable — see the announcement below and reply to him directly if interested.

Peter

We are also in the process of looking for an intern
to conduct oral history interviews with surviving post WWII Jewish
refugees currently living in the NY metro area. Fluency in Yiddish would
be a plus. This is part of a research project that will ultimately
inform the Museum’s first exhibit at 103 Orchard Street (our new
building), which will interpret the story of the Epstein Family,
Holocaust survivors resettled as refugees on the Lower East Side by the
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in 1947. They lived at 103 Orchard in
1956/57. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let me know.

Thanks,
Dave

David Favaloro
Director of Curatorial Affairs
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
91 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
212-431-0233 x. 257
www.tenement.org

Revealing the Past. Challenging the Future

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Fall 2009 Internship Program

The New-York Historical Society is now accepting applications for the Fall 2009 internship program for graduate and undergraduate students. The fall internship is a part-time program.

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 14th, 2009.

Fall 2009 Internships are available in the following areas:

Education – interns in the education department assist with the creation of school programs and teacher professional development materials and sessions in addition to supplying administrative support. If you are interested in interning in the education department, in please specify your cover letter the level of education in which you are most interested (elementary, middle school, high school, teacher, or adult learners). Interns in this area should have excellent writing and organizational skills.
Graphic Design – the intern in the graphic design office assists staff with the creation of visual materials for exhibitions, brochures, and signage. Interns are responsible for laying out text labels, scanning images, photo correcting and sizing, layouts of text and images, and production support on large projects. Preferably, applicants for this internship should be enrolled in a Graphic Design program and must have a working knowledge of Mac and possibly some PC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be prepared to show a design portfolio.
Museum / Curatorial – interns in the museum department assist curators with research and development of materials for upcoming installations, exhibitions, and publications. This fall, placements are available in the areas of drawings, working on the book Audubon’s Aviary, and in American Art for the upcoming Grateful Dead exhibition. If you are interested in interning in the museum department, please specify your area of interest in your cover letter. Seniors and graduate students are preferred.
Public Programs –the public programs intern assists staff with the promotion for and running of events. Interns in this area should have excellent verbal, written and organizational skills. This intern must be available some Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Conservation – interns in the conservation department receive practical hands-on training in book and paper conservation at an intermediate level. Interns will undertake and complete a project based on their interests and skills and the needs and capabilities of the Conservation Department. At the end of the internship period, the intern will be required to produce a written report and possibly deliver a presentation of their work. An interview with the Senior Conservator is required (preferably on-site) and candidates should present a portfolio of completed treatments at that time.
Human Resources – the human resources intern provides logistical support for the Director of Human Resources and the HR Administrative Assistant. The intern must have excellent organizational skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Encyclopedia of NYC – this intern will assist Encyclopedia of NYC staff as they finalize the upcoming publication. Tasks include fact-checking, copy-editing, and general office support.
Special Events – the Special Events intern provides administrative support to the department, helps in the preparation and running of events, and assists with site visits. The intern should have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Special Projects – this intern will work directly with the Historian for Special Projects. Tasks include historical research and gathering of images from the New-York Historical Society collections, as directed, for use in the upcoming permanent installations for the Society’s Great Hall and the Children’s Gallery. Background in history or art history is essential.

To apply for an internship, please submit the following:

A cover letter that indicates the specific department(s) with which you would like to be placed;
A resume;
A five to ten page academic writing sample;
Two recommendations (at least one from a professor);
Some applicants may be required to provide a portfolio or other information, but they will be notified of this when they are called for an interview.

All applications must be submitted electronically only. Please email completed application package to internships@nyhistory.org with your name in the subject line. The cover letter, resume, and writing sample should be submitted together in one email. Recommendations must be emailed directly from the reference to internships@nyhistory.org and should have “Recommendation for Applicant’s Name” as the subject.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Betsy Gibbons by email at internships@nyhistory.org or by phone at 212-485-9281.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Internship Opportunity at Richard Meier & Partners Architects
Richard Meier & Partners is world-renowned, for creating innovative, critically acclaimed architecture. Our best-known projects include The Getty Center in California, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, the High Museum in Atlanta and the Jubilee Church in Rome.
We are seeking a graduate student interns for the Archives department. Interns will work closely with the Archivist and will assist in special projects as well as administrative tasks. We encourage student interns to explore this unique opportunity to foster their education and interests.

Interested applicants should expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and have excellent organizational and communications skills. Friday from 9:00-5:00 is mandatory but all other hours are flexible around student’s schedule.
Applicants pursuing a Master of Library Science, or MA in Art History or History are encouraged to apply. Internships are unpaid and students are encouraged to see course credit from their institution.

Please e-mail résumé, cover letter and two references to the Archivist at l.galvanek@richardmeier.com No phone calls please.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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STILL AVAILABLE! FALL ’09 ARCHIVES & RECORDS INTERNSHIP AT THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CULTURE

For almost fifty years, The Foundation for Jewish Culture, has provided grants, recognition awards, networking opportunities and professional development services to artists and scholars. The Foundation collaborates with cultural institutions, Jewish organizations, consortia, and funders to support the work of these creative individuals. The Foundation also educates and builds audiences to provide meaningful Jewish cultural experiences to the American public, and advocates for the importance of Jewish culture as a core component of Jewish life.

The Foundation seeks an intern for the fall semester to work 20 hours per week on an archives and records management project. The intern will assist in paring down the current archives, creating an online index to the Foundation’s program and financial records, and help with developing and implementing records retention policies. In addition, the intern will draw on the Foundation’s history to assist with the planning of events (exhibits, online galleries) related to the Foundation’s upcoming 50th anniversary.

Interested applicants must be currently enrolled in an internship class in an archives or records management program, or a library science program with a concentration in archives, records, or museums. Must be proficient with all MS-Office applications, especially Word and Excel, Access a plus. Must have completed at least one class in records management. A keen interest or prior experience in an arts or cultural organization is desired.

Compensation: A travel stipend is available to and from the Foundation’s offices, located near Penn Station. The intern can also receive training on Raiser’s Edge, the leading non-profit management database.

Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Moskowitz-Brown at mmoskowitzbrown [at] jewishculture [dot] org. No phone calls, please. For more information about the Foundation, go to: http://www.jewishculture.org/.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
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APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION, INC.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

October 2009 ¡V April 2010
Apollo Theater Oral History Project at P.S. 154

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Apollo Theater Oral History Project at P.S. 154 is a partnership entering its third year which integrates oral history into the school¡¦s existing curriculum. It includes two 17 ¡V 21 week residencies with 4th and 5th grade classes. A primary goal of the project is to develop and increase students¡¦ knowledge of the correlations between Harlem¡¦s history, Black culture, and the Apollo Theater.

The project is intergenerational and provides students with an opportunity to learn about the history and events of the 20th century from individuals who experienced it firsthand. After learning the techniques of oral history interviewing and the process of collecting and organizing information, students conduct their own interviews with elders from the Harlem community based around relevant historical questions. Information collected from the interviews as well as from other resources is then used to create interdisciplinary projects using writing, theater, music and visual arts.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Apollo¡¦s Education Department, arts-in-education professionals, and teachers and students at P.S. 154, the intern will:
ƒ{ Assist in the ongoing development, implementation and expansion of the project including planning, assessment and documentation;
ƒ{ Oversee transcription and organization of recorded interviews.
ƒ{ Assist with organizing meetings, special events and workshops;
ƒ{ Support teaching artists with classroom and project management;
ƒ{ Responsible for note taking at meetings and Professional Development workshops.
ƒ{ Assist in expanding the Oral History Program to include Middle and High Schools.

This internship provides an opportunity to learn about oral history interviewing, research and archiving, use of digital recording technology, interdisciplinary approaches to learning, and arts and humanities education. Internship applicants must commit at least two days per week to the project, preferably Mondays and Thursdays, beginning October 2009 through April 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is considering a career in the arts or humanities, and is seeking an opportunity to work on educational program planning, implementation and assessment. Applicants with coursework in history, education, and/or the arts, will be highly considered for this position.

- Masters or Doctoral degree candidate at an accredited college / university.
- Must have familiarity with collecting and documenting oral histories.
- Experience working with digital audio, video and/or still camera highly desirable.
- Must be able to transcribe and digitize collected oral histories.
- Experience working in a primary or secondary school setting.
- Interest in interdisciplinary education involving the arts and ELA and/or social studies.
- Have the ability to focus, organize and work independently in a fast paced environment.

P.S. 154, The Harriet Tubman Learning Center is part of the NYC Department of Education. The school is located on West 127th St. in Harlem.

Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has played a major role in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul and hip-hop. Based on its cultural significance and architecture, the Apollo Theater received state and city landmark designation in 1983 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you are interested in this internship, please e-mail your resume and cover letter,
by September 15, 2009 to:
humanresources@apollotheater.org
Include job title in subject line. No phone calls please.
Only candidates who fully meet the qualifications will be contacted.
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc – EOE

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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INTERNS WANTED FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM OUTREACH

Filmmakers looking for law-school and college students to work as interns on an outreach campaign for a documentary film on the life of William Kunstler, a radical civil rights lawyer. The film premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and will air on the award-winning PBS documentary series, P.O.V., in the Spring of 2010 following its theatrical release this Fall.

SYNOPSIS:

In WILLIAM KUNSTLER: DISTURBING THE UNIVERSE, filmmakers Emily and Sarah Kunstler explore the life of their father, the late radical civil rights lawyer. In the 1960s and 70s, Kunstler fought for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and represented the famed “Chicago 8” activists who protested the Vietnam War. When the inmates took over Attica prison, or when the American Indian Movement stood up to the federal government at Wounded Knee, they asked Kunstler to be their lawyer.

To his daughters, it seemed that he was at the center of everything important that had ever happened. But when they were growing up, Kunstler represented some of the most reviled members of society, including rapists and assassins. This powerful film not only recounts the historic causes that Kunstler fought for; it also confronts a man that even his own daughters did not always understand, a man who believed that, however unpopular, justice should serve all.

It is an inspiring story standing up for justice, fighting racism, and having the courage to make unpopular choices in the service of social change.

Internship duties include helping us build a network of organizations and law firms to serve as potential outreach partners that will help us spread the word about the film’s upcoming theatrical release.

More information on the film available here: www.disturbingtheuniverse.com.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: info@off-center.com. No calls please.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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The Roman Vishniac Archive at the International Center of Photography

We are looking for students in the Jewish Studies and/or Art History Departments to intern for the Roman Vishniac archive at the International Center of Photography. Working with researcher and curator, Maya Benton, we are creating a comprehensive archive of photographer Roman Vishniac’s entire body of work, including negatives, contact sheets, and thousands of unpublished prints, as well as personal correspondences and ephemera. The second stage of this project is a large-scale, traveling retrospective, including a catalogue, symposia, and educational programming, scheduled to open at ICP in 2012.

A desirable candidate should have an interest in archival work and photography. We are also looking for an intern proficient in German who could assist in translating documents and correspondences. We will be training interns to work with photographic archives and Jewish visual culture and are happy to work with the department to grant credit for internships. For more information, please contact Rachel Travis at rtravis@icp.org.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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