Collections Internship

The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is seeking an intern to work closely with the Exhibition and Collections team. Possible projects include:
     • Helping to organize the CJM collections
     • Housing newly acquired collections and rehousing collections
     • Conducting and assisting in research projects as they come up, either in              CJM archives or at local archives, libraries, and museums, including for                upcoming exhibitions.
     • Coordinating oral histories
     • Research and develop new accessibility tools for museum exhibitions and          collections
     • Other tasks as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with public            programs with the curatorial team
     • Creating an exhibition case to be on display for one month in the Museum’s       lobby
     • Potential opportunities include choosing an artifact from the CJM                        archives/collections and presenting to the public during a short “gallery              talk” on the floor
     • Intern will periodically present and discuss findings with curatorial staff and        make recommendations to the CJM team regarding further research REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduate students or advanced undergraduates with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas listed below will be considered:
     • Conducting primary source historical and contemporary research
     • Keeping excellent notes
     • Previous experience or internship in a museum or exhibition environment
     • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
     • Motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a small                      collaborative team
     • Applicants must be in residence in the area (MD, VA, DC) during the                      internship for on-site collections work