What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anthropology Alliance Collections Internship position at Field Museum?
The Field Museum is pleased to announce the 2024 Old World Curatorial Team Collection Internship. This internship will focus on processing new acquisitions from Africa and Asia, though material from other areas may also be available. The length of this paid internship will depend on the schedules of the intern and staff, but will be up to twelve weeks if full-time (35 hours a week). The intern will be required to work a minimum of three days per week at the Museum.
This internship with will be awarded to an advanced undergraduate or graduate student to work under the supervision of Lauren Hancock (Head Registrar). The successful candidate will receive training on cataloging, labeling, photographing, and housing incoming collections in preparation for long-term storage.
Qualifications
This internship will be awarded to an individual currently studying anthropology, art history, museum studies, or a related field. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of anthropology collections care, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to focus on tasks, a willingness to follow directions and procedures, the ability to work effectively as a member of a team, and experience with object handling. Prior artifact photography, housing, collections, and/or registration experience is a plus.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following documents directly to the Anthropology Internship Committee by March 17, 2023:
- Cover letter with description of interests and relevant experience.
- Transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- One letter of recommendation
