Registrars Intern
The Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates* who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward. For Winter 2025, internships will last 15 weeks, projected to begin on January 21st and conclude on May 2nd.
*Candidates who have a disability, identify as Black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, LGBTQIA+, or who exist at the intersection of these identities are encouraged to apply. All submitted applications will be considered.
How will we work together?
The Registrars Intern can expect to work fully on-site at The Henry Ford’s campus in Dearborn, MI.
This internship opportunity will be led by the Associate Registrar at The Henry Ford and supported by our Registrars Team.
As our Registrars Intern you will:
- Maximize intellectual access to collections information through creating or modifying electronic catalog information.
- Practice a high standard of advance research using primary and secondary resources to accurately interpret and catalog collections.
- Determine steps that need to be taken to organize and catalog a specific group of objects within the collection.
This is an opportunity to hone your research and cataloguing skills by improving the catalog records of hundreds of objects by working with our collections management database (EMu), conducting provenance and object research, and assisting with inventory projects. You will gain valuable professional cataloguing experience.
We hope you will join us!
What should you have?
To be successful, the Registrars Intern should have an interest in museum collections cataloguing as well as a demonstrated commitment to material culture through academic, professional, or volunteer experience.
You will need:
- Ability to collaborate
- Curiosity
- Effective and flexible communication
- Organizational skills
- Proficiency at using a computer for data entry and research
- Experience working hands-on with different materials (i.e. metals, paper, etc.)
- Physical capabilities to lift and move objects (up to 30 lbs.)
- Maturity and composure to interact with historical artifacts and valuable objects
Application Materials:
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- (optional) example of research skills
Why work with THF?
At The Henry Ford, we are committed to helping you explore your passions, curiosities, and professional aspirations. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive environment where you can develop your skills and integrate all that you learn into real-world practices. You will gain exposure to not only the team you will work alongside but to what it means to work in the museum world. This is an opportunity for you to develop great work habits, communication tools, and critical thinking that will help shape your future success.
We are excited for you to come and be a part of our team. If this sounds like something you would love, please apply. We can’t wait to meet you.
Please note: International students seeking practical training are welcome to apply.
Funding for the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program is provided by The Ford Foundation.