Job Opening Title:
Archives and Exhibit Intern
Name of Employer:
National Comedy Center
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Jamestown, NY
Application Deadline:
03/01/2024
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The National Comedy Center is currently seeking interns for its 2024 internship program. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with an award-winning non-profit cultural institution and national-scale destination to gain real-world experience, learn new skills, and make connections. The state-of-the-art National Comedy Center was recently named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today and one of the “World’s Greatest Places” by TIME magazine.
The Archives and Exhibits Intern will assist in developing and installing new exhibits and supporting ongoing research and preservation initiatives.
Remote internships, as well as partial remote/on-site arrangements, will be considered for 2024. Ability to be onsite for our annual Lucille Ball comedy Festival in early August is highly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Assist in the conservation and preservation of paper, photography, costumes, and other comedy industry memorabilia.
– Contribute to the design, installation, and maintenance of National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum exhibitions.
– Conduct and present detailed research about the history of comedy.
– Support Archives & Exhibitions staff in implementing special exhibits and events during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Must be an undergraduate or MA student pursuing a career in museum studies, archives, history, or a related field.
– Must be versed in/interested in the history of comedy (Please convey any area specialties within your application).
– Advanced knowledge of archival handling and processing techniques is an asset but not a requirement.
– Interns must commit to at least 15-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible.
– All interns must complete at least 4 hours each week on the National Comedy Center floor to learn how the attraction operates, interact with visitors, and increase their comedy knowledge.
– During the week before and the week of the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in August, hours may increase to full time but remain flexible (each intern will coordinate their schedule with supervisor).
CONTACT:
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to internships@comedycenter.org. We are open to internships during the Winter and Spring semester. Phone/Zoom interviews are also available for students who cannot interview in Jamestown.
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