Internship Opportunities at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Internship opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students in a number of concentrations, including history, American studies, museum studies, English, art, library science, archival managements, historic preservation, videography, photography, and others. Students may work in one or more areas within the four segments of our collections: objects, photographs, archives, and library. Internships may be tailored to suit the student’s concentration while meeting the needs of the museum. BMI staff will work with the student and his or her professor to develop an internship that will meet academic and credit requirements. Students from colleges and universities have successfully complete challenging and beneficial internships in collections, record management, research, archives, library science, and exhibit installation. Contact us to learn about internships. Include in your inquiry: name, school, semester or dates of internship, and area in which you are most interested. Applicants are also asked to complete the Internship Application which follows, and to include a current resume and personal statement describing why you want to intern at the BMI and how you might benefit the institution. To accept your application, an interview will be scheduled and a project will be proposed based on your needs and interests. Please note all work is primarily indoors. The BMI Research Center and collections storage is not fully accessible for people with disabilities. All applicants must be able to climb stairs, lift 30 pounds on occasion, and use a ladder. Available hours for interns are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be scheduled to suit your availability and project. Contact: Jane Woltereck, Director of Collections [email protected] 410.727.4808 x110 Archives, Library, and Photography Learn and apply archival theory to process textual, photographic, audiovisual, or architectural collections. Working under the direction of the Archivist, you will learn basic preservation measures, how to select and implement an organizational processing scheme, and how to write a detailed finding aid or catalogue entry. Or apply library management principles to a collection of books, serials, and trade catalogs through arrangement, preservation, and cataloguing. You will also do background research, assist with researchers and reference inquiries, and may digitize selected items using archival standards. Completed finding aid(s) will be added to the museum’s database and website. Applicants must have experience doing historical research, including using primary sources. Basic computer skills and work habits that demonstrate attention to detail are essential. Coursework in archival and/or library theory or management is a plus. Collections Storage and Inventory Learn and implement best professional practices while addressing a museum collection inventory. You will receive basic training in inventory management by assisting with projects including physical inventory, record checks, photography and re‐housing. Instruction and supervision provided by the Director of Collections. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills and work habits demonstrating attention to detail, including neat and legible handwriting. Successful candidates must be comfortable with using simple tools and have the ability to lift 15 pounds. Familiarity with photography is a plus, but training can be provided. Internship Application – Collections Department Interns must be 18 or older and/or completed one year of college level studies. Personal Information First Name M.I.
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2. 3. List any special skills that you would bring to the museum (i.e. computers, marketing, gardening, carpentry, graphic design, etc): What languages do you speak fluently?
Are there any medical conditions that may affect your working at the museum? Interns must be able to stand for extended periods, climb ladders and lift 30 pounds. Internship Interests What type of internship project are you interested in? (Research, collections care, archival processing, library, exhibits, etc.)
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References Name and Relationship Contact Information Please provide any additional information on a separate page: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The Baltimore Museum of Industry reserves the option to conduct criminal background checks for prospective Interns. By signing this application, you authorize the Baltimore Museum of Industry to conduct an investigation entirely at the Museum’s expense. INTERN INTERVIEWS AND TRAINING Interns must be 18 or older and/or completed one year college level studies. All prospective Interns must be interviewed prior to being accepted at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Those selected are required to attend and complete the Baltimore Museum of Industry Intern program orientation and training before they begin to participate in the program. Their assigned supervisor will then train all Interns before they begin their duties. Some positions require ongoing training that occurs as the Intern becomes more involved in his/her assigned duties. INTERNS: PLEASE READ, SIGN, AND DATE THE FOLLOWING: I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all information given by me in this application and in any other forms I complete during the application process is true and correct. I understand that false or misleading statements made by me or consequential omissions of any kind in the application process are sufficient cause for my not being accepted as an Intern or for my being dismissed if I am already an Intern, no matter when discovered. I authorize the Baltimore Museum of Industry to investigate all of the information contained in this application. Any persons or organizations named are authorized to provide information regarding applicant employment, Intern history, character, and qualifications and they are hereby released from all liability for providing such information. I understand that there will be an interview prior to my being accepted as an Intern and I will be expected to complete the required training for museum Interns. Signature________________________________________________________Date_________________ Please return to Jane Woltereck: Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway Baltimore MD 21230 or [email protected]