Fraunces Tavern Museum Fall 2020 Curatorial & Collections Internship

Fraunces Tavern® Museum, New York, NY
(16 – 32 hours per week)
Application deadline: Monday, July 27, 2020

Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. Housed in historic Fraunces Tavern, the permanent collections represent the material culture of 18th-century taverns and city life, artifacts from and our collective memory of the Revolution, and the history of the Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York. 

The Museum is seeking an intern to aid with the documentation of and updating catalogue records for objects in the collections. This internship will provide exposure to the operations of a small museum collections department and the opportunity to gain experience in object research and handling.

Responsibilities

The intern will report to the Collections Manager to research objects from the museum’s permanent collections, complete object records in PastPerfect, and publish online through the museum’s website and online collections database. Additionally, the intern will assess and document new object acquisitions. Other responsibilities include gallery maintenance and object handling, packing, and cleaning.

The internship will take place from September through November 2020, with flexible start and end dates. Interns should be able to commit to a schedule of 2-4 days per week for the duration of the internship, days flexible. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm. This position is available remotely or onsite according to the Museum’s phased re-entry plans and New York City public health guidance. The Museum offers a $500 stipend for this position.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from relevant undergraduate or graduate level studies (history, museum studies, education, or similar)

  • Detail-oriented, patient, and organized

  • Excellent communication and writing skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

  • Familiarity with collections management software and Adobe Photoshop or similar image editing software a plus

  • Familiarity with Early American, Colonial American, and Revolutionary War history a plus

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to collections@frauncestavernmuseum.org with “Fall Internship 2020” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is one of public education. We are committed to the principals of diversity, equity, and equality, as well as continuing our education to better interpret the history of the American Revolutionary Era and become better allies within our community. People of color, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly encouraged to apply.