Registrar: Art Registration Intern
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Registrar: Art Registration Intern
The BMA’s Registration Department is seeking a Fall Intern to assist with day-to-day aspects of art registration. This work includes working in the museum’s Collection Management system updating various records that will enhance the BMA's new online presence. The Intern will also follow existing data standards and documentation to catalogue artwork, records, etc. into our collections database, The Museum System (TMS).
The Intern will gain experience in TMS, an industry standard collections management system, and be given insight into the day-to-day operations of the Museum; including working closely with other teams throughout the institution such as installation, curatorial, and conservation. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Researching and updating databases
- Cataloguing in TMS
- Object and file research
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working in a database
- Writing/Communication skills
Proposed Schedule
- This position will work onsite
- This position will meet 2-3 days per week, some weekends required
Apply
Please see below for more program details and how to apply. All application materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program
- Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)
- PhD candidate
Please note that if an Internship has a specific education requirement, that will be clearly indicated in the description.
Commitment
The information below indicates general scheduling and commitment requirements for our Internship Program:
- Selected candidates will be expected to work from October 6-December 19, 2025.
- Interns will not work the week of November 24th-28th for Thanksgiving break
- Most positions will meet 2-3 days per week*
- Interns will work 12 hours per week
- If you require a specific number of hours or are planning to do this Internship for credit, please state your hourly requirements in your cover letter.
* A unique schedule will be created with each selected candidate based on their availability.
BMA Internship Program Stipend
Baltimore Museum of Art Interns are awarded a $2,100 stipend. The stipend is distributed in two installments throughout the Internship.
Required Application Materials
Please submit the following documents to complete your application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Reference: contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter
Application Deadline
All materials must be submitted by Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Submitting Application Materials
Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):
- You may upload and submit your documents through the following form:
- You may send your documents to the following e-mail address:
- internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).
Notification of Decision
The application review process will begin after the application deadline has closed. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified in the weeks following that date. All applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.
Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.