Collections & Library Summer 2025 Internship
The Art Complex Museum (ACM), located in the historic town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, 33 miles south of Boston, serves as a regional art center and houses the impressive art collection of the Carl and Edith Weyerhaeuser family.
In addition to a gallery for rotating objects from the permanent collection, and exhibition spaces that feature painting, sculpture, prints, and craft objects created by contemporary artists, the museum houses the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser Reference Library of over 5,000 publications and a Japanese tea hut, which is part of the museum’s Asian collection.
The museum offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, education programs, demonstrations, and tea ceremonies, fulfilling the founders' vision that their family’s many interests be shared with the community. This unique venue offers visitors an inviting place for viewing and learning about art in an intimate and comfortable setting.
Internship Description:
The Collections and Library Intern will work under the direction of the Collections Manager and Collections Curator to:
- Assist with the inventory of the Art Reference Library
- Perform library tasks
- Assist with the inventory of the art collection
- Research and photograph objects, number objects, create image files and digital files, and perform other tasks as needed.
- This intern will also collaborate with the social media intern to brainstorm ways to connect the public with ACM's collection.
- Ideal for students or recent grads working towards an art history, library, or museum studies degree, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dates: The internship will run for 9 weeks (June 9 - August 15, 2025), but it can be modified to meet the needs of interns and staff.
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates preferred.
- Available to work Tuesday-Friday 9-5 pm, until 8 pm on Thursdays, and occasional weekends
- Working knowledge of museums, art history, and non-profit is a plus.
- Experience and comfort with Google Workspace (Drive, Documents, and Calendar), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with Basecamp project management software is a plus.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational and personal skills
- Discretion when working with sensitive/confidential materials
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and be able to attend the internship in person.
- Willingness and flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the job.
- Perform other related duties, as requested.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to work@artcomplex.org by Friday, May 16th.
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