Museum of the Moving Image offers full-time, paid summer internships. Under the supervision of department heads, interns have the opportunity to learn about the full range of Museum operations and to work on projects related to the fall 2010 opening of the Museum’s renovated and expanded facility. Undergraduates entering their senior year in fall 2010, college graduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Collection: Interns will assist in researching and cataloging objects to be made accessible online, and participate in the Museum’s open-source, web-based collection management software project.
Development and Special Events: Interns will work with the Museum’s Director on preparations for gala events related to the opening of the expanded facility, and provide support for the Museum’s fundraising efforts.
Digital Imaging/Photography: Interns will assist with the digital photography and scanning of Museum artifacts and the correction and editing of images.
Digital Media: Interns will provide support for updates to interactive exhibits within the core exhibition Behind the Screen, and assist with the implementation of a new design for the Museum’s website.
Film: Interns will work on the planning of film programs. Interns will also assist with content research for the website Moving Image Source, and with the preparation of editorial content for various program and exhibition related projects.
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A cover letter and resume
2. A 300-word statement describing your interest in interning with one of the departments listed above and your reasons for selecting that department
3. A 50-word statement indicating your second-choice department and your reasons for selecting that department
4. One letter of recommendation from a current or past professor
Applications must be received no later than April 9.
Finalists will be interviewed in person or by phone. Successful applicants will be notified no later than May 7.
Mail applications to:
Internships
Museum of the Moving Image
35 Avenue at 36 Street
Astoria, NY 11106
E-mail applications to:
internships@movingimage.us
Use the PDF format for the required documents.
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ARTS INTERN POSITIONS:
Collections Management: The Collections Management Intern will be responsible for the cataloging, digitization, and preservation of the Museum’s collection of more than 200 artifacts related to video game consoles, which include consoles, controllers, and games. By completing this project, the intern will gain experience in all facets of collections management, including: inventorying; research, cataloging, and description; rehousing and condition reporting; digitization; and storage. The intern also will be able to participate in the ongoing development of the open-source collections management software tool CollectionSpace.
Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate program in American Studies, Media Studies, Popular Culture, American History, Material Culture, or a related field. Candidate should possess an interest and/or expertise in the history of digital media and/or video games, strong writing and time management skills, and proficiency with computers and online research.
Digital Media Intern: The Digital Media Intern will assist with upgrades to interactive exhibits for the Museum's grand reopening scheduled for Fall, 2010, as well as with the development of the Museum's new website. The Digital Media Intern's work will introduce him or her to the process through which interactive exhibits are created, from conception to installation. It will give the Intern exposure to the larger process of exhibition design and an introduction to the team responsible for planning and implementing changes to exhibitions.
Candidates should have strong computer skills, an interest in technology, and some experience with HTML, PHP, MySQL, and Photoshop. The Intern should have excellent communication and writing skills and should be able to work independently, under the guidance of a supervisor.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a copy of your SAR as PDFs to internships@movingimage.us.
NED MILLIGAN
SENIOR EDUCATOR
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
35 AVE AT 36 ST, ASTORIA, NY 11106
TEL 718.784.4520 DIRECT 718.777.6820 FAX 718.784.4681
MOVINGIMAGE.US
