Digitization Internship – Washington, DC (Fall 2024 Semester)
Date Posted: June 7th, 2024
Application Deadline: August 1st, 2024
Job Title: Digitization Intern
Employer Status: Intern - Unpaid
Reports to: Digital Imaging Specialist
Position Summary: The overall goal of the Digitization Internship is to gain an understanding of and assist in the digitization of the ancient Torah scrolls in the museum’s collections. In addition, the intern will learn proper object handling methods, collections photography, and digital imaging and processing procedures. Other digitization projects may include bound items and fine art.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting in object handling; Digitizing collections; performing quality control; Assisting with digital imaging specialist with work in the following areas: collections, post-production processing, and tours and demonstrations of the imaging lab.
Education: Undergraduate or graduate student. Must currently be enrolled in or a recent graduate from a college or university.
Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Museum Studies, History, or related field. Must currently be enrolled in or a recent graduate from a college or university. A cover letter is required to be submitted with this application.
Skills: Must be highly sensitive to the necessity of confidentiality; Must be extremely detail-oriented; Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Possess the ability to see projects through to completion; Ability to work well both with others and independently; Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects; Ability to safely handle and transport artifacts; Familiarity with database programs like Excel or museum collections database programs; Basic knowledge of history and/or an interest in museum studies preferred; Some experience/knowledge of digital photography and/or previous office or museum experiences; Some experience/knowledge of object handling preferred.
Work Environment
Physical demands:
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs
Ability to balance, sit, and stand for long periods of time
Internship will span the duration of a semester but at a maximum of 2 days per work week; days/hours can be determined based on the intern’s course schedule
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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