Summary

The Mattatuck Museum seeks a summer intern to work with its curatorial department on a dedicated project researching and cataloging a set of art and objects from the museum’s collection and updating records in the museum database, Collective Access. The Curatorial Intern for Collections Research will also complete a range of database cleanup tasks. Qualified applicants will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. In addition to this dedicated project, the Curatorial Intern for Collections Research will have access to the inner workings of the museum, including the possibility to assist in exhibition planning and installations (depending on schedules), and career mentorship.

Key Details

• Schedule: 11 hours per week
• Duration: 8 weeks (flexible start and end dates in Summer 2026)

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Eligibility

• Undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates will be considered.
• Applicants should have a major field related to art history, history, or library science.
• Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and career goals. Please state in your cover letter why you are well suited to this particular project; please provide examples of detail-oriented work and at least one past research project.
• Previous experience working with databases is desired.
• A curious mind, strong written communication skills, and a desire to gain experience in museum work are especially desirable.
• Preference will be given, though not limited, to applicants who live in Waterbury or are current college students in Waterbury.

Compensation

$1,500 stipend

About

The Mattatuck Museum is an art and regional history museum on the Green in downtown Waterbury, starting out as a historical society in 1877. The Museum opened its first display hall in 1912 and has been exhibiting art ever since. The museum collects and exhibits American art and cultural history – with a focus on the history of the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut.

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