Michael A. McRobbie University Collections Internship

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentUNIVERSITY COLLECTIONS (UA-UNCO-IUBLA)Department InformationThe department of University Collections in the Office of the Vice President for Research was created in 2018 to ensure proper stewardship of library, museum, and archival collections throughout the Indiana University system. University Collections has opened an exhibition facility to showcase the collections of the University in the historic McCalla School building in 2022.Job Summary

• Provides a selected undergraduate student with a paid, semester-long position with University Collections.
• Offers hands-on experience in artistic, historical, and scientific collections along with expert faculty and staff guidance.
• Gains experience in collection administration, exhibition planning and execution, event management, museum technology, and more. QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
  • Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana UniversityPreferred
    • Course work covering art history, history, anthropology, information science, curation, and museumsSKILLSRequired
      • Interest in a career in museums, public engagement, planning, collections-based research
      • Strong written and verbal skills
      • Ability to professionally interact with IU faculty and staff, students, and publicWork LocationBloomington, IndianaJob ClassificationCareer Level: Part Time EmployeeFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Part Time EmployeeJob Family: Part Time Student EmployeeClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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