Website Calder Foundation
Summary
The Archival Intern will work under the supervision of the Archivist / Researcher and will focus on organizational tasks involving cataloguing and preserving the foundation’s collection of publications, exhibition materials, historical photographs, and documents.
One part-time, in-person internship is available to students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates of art history or a related discipline. Undergraduates must have completed at least two years of study.
The Calder Foundation Archive maintains over 130,000 documents, 26,000 photographs, dozens of films, and thousands of press clippings, articles, and publications. The Archive is also responsible for researching, cataloguing, and archiving dossiers of information and images for more than 22,000 known works created by Calder.
Key Details
- Duration: 8 weeks (Summer 2026)
- Schedule: 16 hours per week
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Eligibility
Open to students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates of art history or a related discipline. Undergraduates must have completed at least two years of study.
Applicants must be conscientious, professional, and detail oriented. They must also possess strong visual, analytical, and organizational skills. Prior experience with archival tasks, FileMaker Pro databases, and Mac operating systems is beneficial but not required. Proficiency in French is appreciated but not required.
Compensation
$20 per hour
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