The Cloisters Library is seeking candidates to participate in the Museum’s Paid Summer Graduate Student Internship program.

The intern will work with the librarian at The Cloisters and staff of the Thomas J. Watson Library to assist in the digitization of the Brummer Gallery Records, held in the archival collections of The Cloisters. Responsibilities include entry of pertinent information from art-sales documents and correspondence into the online resource using the CONTENTdm collections-management system. General knowledge of art history required, and French language skills preferred.

 

MuSe

The internship commences with MuSe (Museum Seminars), a series of curator talks in the galleries and presentations by executive staff that introduce interns to the curatorial, educational, and operational structure of the Museum. The seminars also include hands-on workshops and practice sessions to prepare interns to lead gallery talks and tours. Graduate interns attend mandatory full-day MuSe sessions for the first week of the program, and then each Monday throughout the rest of the summer.

 

Eligibility

This internship is open to individuals who are currently enrolled in a master's program or who have graduated from a master's program within one year of the application deadline. PhD candidates are not eligible to apply, but may be eligible for one of several Museum Fellowships.

 

Dates and Compensation

June 1–August 7, 2015

Full time: five days, thirty-five hours per week

Compensation: approximately $4,000 ($11.42/hour, less applicable taxes and deductions)

 

Application deadline:  January 23, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. (EST)

 

For further information and to complete an online application visit

http://www.metmuseum.org/research/internships-and-fellowships/internships/internships-for-college-and-graduate-students/muse-internship-program/graduate-internship-descriptions