Collections Intern

Job Title: Collections Intern

Department: Collections

Employment Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Assistant Registrar

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Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Registrar, the Collections Intern will assist HoMA's Collections Department in its routine daily tasks as well as long-term projects such as inventorying objects in storage and reorganizing object files. Training in the fundamentals of object handling and museum record keeping will be the priority of this internship, with opportunities for interns to also assist with exhibitions and collection rotations. This internship will provide hands on experience and exposure to the broad variety of tasks a museum Collections Department is responsible for, and provides the opportunity to hone administrative skills, manual dexterity, and attention to close visual detail.

The Honolulu Museum of Art:

Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

To learn more about HoMA, please visit our website. https://honolulumuseum.org/​about-us/

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduated with a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Library/Information Science, or enrolled in a similar undergraduate or graduate program.
• Willingness and desire to learn.
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of filing systems.
• Ability to look closely and focus on a single object for extended periods of time.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• Possess the integrity to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and participate with a diverse team.
• Self-starter who is committed to HoMA’s mission.
• Must be diplomatic, analytical and tech savvy.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• The traits of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a very strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow-through.

Key Tasks:

• Assists with collections projects by assessing object files and object storage.
• Assists with the reproduction and digitization of object files.
• Under the supervision of Collections staff, handles objects in the permanent collection.
• Performs data entry and updates the database as necessary.
• Other internship-relevant duties as requested.

Educational Outcomes:

• Intern will gain a basic understanding of collections and broader museum administrative best practices.
• Intern will learn about proper object handling, transportation, and storage.
• Intern will learn about different collection storage areas.
• Intern will strengthen record keeping and digitization skills.
• Intern will learn how to navigate a museum collection database.
• Intern will develop resources for future study or work in these areas.

Compensation

The Honolulu Museum of Art is committed to practicing salary transparency. The pay rate for HoMA interns is $20.00 per hour. This opportunity includes:

• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts for the duration of the internship.
• Onsite parking provided.

Working Conditions and Atmosphere:

Works in an office, gallery, and museum vault storage environment. Variable working hours up to 19 hours per week. Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 40 lbs.

The employee must be able to fulfil all Essential Duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusivity:

HoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, people of all races and ethnicities, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. HoMA recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions and benefit programs without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, including pregnancy and gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, marital status, arrest and court record, citizenship, credit history, military and veteran service, victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work duties and requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

HoMA maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. This applies to both HoMA employees and applicants for employment with the Museum. Any form of harassment of any employee because of any protected status is also prohibited.

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