Intern will work under the supervision of the Gallery Director on researching, cataloguing, and rehousing objects in the Walsh Gallery’s permanent collections. The intern will also assist the Gallery Director with conceptualizing, researching, and writing didactic text for the fall exhibition. Intern must have excellent problem-solving and organizational skills and be able to work independently following a hands-on training period. The internship is on-site and not eligible for remote work.

Work Schedule: 160 hours over 8 weeks (20 hours/week). Schedule will be determined in consultation with Gallery Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform research on artworks in the gallery’s collection and object-based historical research
• Write short texts that include descriptions of art objects, information about their historical context, and artist biographies
• Photograph objects and edit image files.
• Update catalogue records and write clear and concise object descriptions
• Catalog new artifacts
• Assist Director with planned fall exhibition
• Handle art objects according to current standards and apply best practices for storing and describing art objects

Required Qualifications:

• Post-graduate student seeking a degree in Museum Studies or related course of study preferred.
• Interest in gallery and museum practices
• Facility with Microsoft office suite and at least one software package used in archives, special collections, or museum collections.
• At least one class or more in Art History or the museum professions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Specific knowledge of art or museum collections software package
• Specific coursework or training in art description or handling.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.