Institution: The Studio Museum in Harlem
Deadline: 20 July 2025
Location: New York, United States
The Studio Museum in Harlem invites applications for its Fall 2025 Collections Internship. This paid position offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain experience in museum registration and collections management within an institution dedicated to artists of African descent and Black culture.
Internship Format
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Duration: 14 weeks (15 September – 19 December 2025)
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Weekly commitment: 21 hours/week (minimum 3 days on-site, including Tuesdays)
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Stipend: $5,292
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Location: On-site in New York
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Mandatory orientation: 15 September 2025 (morning)
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to undergraduate and graduate students, or recent graduates
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
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Background in museum studies or related fields
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Detail-oriented, with research skills and familiarity with databases
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Comfortable working independently and in collections storage environments
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with collections and exhibition management tasks
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Support the registrar, database manager, and archivist
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Conduct research and administrative tasks
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Review collection files and assist with collection stewardship
