Digital Archive Intern - The Vera List Center and The New School

Vera List Center for Art and Politics 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking motivated college interns to join the Vera List center and lead our work creating a comprehensive digital archive. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn about creating and managing a robust archive. The Intern will focus on the Digital Archive, ensuring that our website is a comprehensive and accessible resource for our work and that all of our databases are in sync. Additionally, they will assist on some related publication items, all the while gaining practical skills, and collaborating with various members of our team. 

The Digital Archive Intern will gain insight into the Vera List Center’s organization, including its public events, publications, exhibitions, fellowships, and prize cycles. The Intern will learn about the interdisciplinary contributions of the VLC to New York City’s cultural communities, the history of politically engaged art going back to our founding in 1992, and will be engaged with the Center’s efforts to diversify its programs and make them broadly accessible. 

We’re looking for highly organized, detail-oriented candidates who are proficient at problem-solving, and able to identify issues and think on their feet. Interest in material histories, printed matter, and digital storytelling will help the candidate excel. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community. 

The Vera List Center and The New School are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Assess and digitize archive items. 

- Update and add digitized materials to VLC servers and the website accordingly.  

- Manage categorization and tagging of additions to website and updating prior additions for consistency.  

- Support the team with daily operations and administrative tasks. 

- Participate in meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects. 

- Shadow team members and/or have one-on-one meetings with them to gain insights into their roles and responsibilities. 

- Collaborate with other interns on various initiatives. 

- Attend networking events and workshops as scheduled. 

Qualifications: 

- Currently enrolled in a college or university 

- Strong interest in the arts, nonprofit work, social justice and/or archives.  

- Outstanding research, writing and communication skills 

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

- Exemplary attitude and work habits, including strong organizational skills, diligence and an attention to detail. 

- Archiving and editorial experience is a plus.