DATE: December 2006

DEPARTMENT: Collections
TITLE: Collections Intern, LIFE Magazine Collection
SCHEDULE: 2 to 5 days/week; Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DATES REQUIRED: Winter–Spring 2007
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Assistant Registrar and Assistant Curator, Collections
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: Reports to Assistant Registrar and Assistant Curator, Collections. Duties include organizing, archiving, and creating finding aids for paperwork related to the LIFE Magazine Collection.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: B.A. in museum studies, art history, or related field.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Knowledge of history of photography, excellent research and writing skills, familiarity with databases, and an understanding of general museum practices. Must be able to follow detailed instructions. Must be interested in working with objects.
BENEFITS: Besides gaining invaluable experience at a premier cultural/educational institution; interns benefit from school credit (when applicable); are invited to attend ICP seminars and special events; and are offered the opportunity to visit other related organizations. Tuition discounts for ICP courses, workshops and/or labs are provided, subject to internship hours completed and availability.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 7, 2007

To apply, send current résumé Internship Application, and cover letter to:

Internship/Volunteer Coordinator
International Center of Photograph
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Email: jobs@icp.org
Fax: 212-857-0089
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The International Center of Photography is committed to equal opportunity employment.