Collection Access Intern

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Collections Curator with providing public tours of the NMSU Permanent Art Collections housed in Devasthali Hall as well as pulling pieces to provide open access to the community in the Collection Study Room. Additionally, the intern will assist with the care of the collection. It is imperative that both the NMSU, city and state communities can have access to the modern/contemporary and retablo collections housed within the UAM. The Collection intern will be responsible for interacting with community members/outside scholars and tours requesting public access to the collection as well as physical and digital maintenance, cataloguing, research and dissemination of collection data and information.

Qualifications and Experience:
Personable and comfortable working with and interfacing with community members, organizations, researchers and faculty and staff in the region and at NMSU. Required: working knowledge of preventative conservation methods and best practices. Preference will be given to students who have completed ART 401, 402 and 403. Excellent attendance and punctuality; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and think and write critically; ability to work independently and with initiative, as well as within the museum team; ability to lift 25lbs.

MUST QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.