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Visual Resources Intern

The Jewish Museum · Arts, Culture & Humanities · $33.8M budget · 309 staff · Since 1952

Why The Jewish Museum

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Collects, preserves, and exhibits Jewish art, Judaica, and cultural media to share and interpret Jewish history and culture for the public.

  • Museum programs, general/other:the Jewish Museum is an art Museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, we share ideas…$11.4M spent in FY2024
  • Art Museum conservation programs:acquisition, storage, conservation and maintenance of collection of judaica objects, art (sculpture, paintings and photographs), film related to art and Jewish culture.$7.7M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$151K–$653K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$28.0M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
309
employees
32 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
65%
of spending
Fine: 65% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+3%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
64 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 64.4 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1958
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

In short, from the org's own posting
  • Visual Resources Intern at The Jewish Museum, reporting to the Visual Resources Coordinator.
  • Researches and catalogs photos, transcribes image data, labels archival envelopes, and uses TMS.
  • Requires 3 years of coursework toward a Bachelor's in Art History or Photography, plus analog film handling.
  • Also requires experience with analog photo materials and scanners, plus strong attention to detail.
  • Unpaid position, 2-3 days per week, June 9 to August 1, 2014 (Summer 2014 term).

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The full posting, as written

DEPARTMENT: Collections & Exhibitions FLSA STATUS: Unpaid Position SUPERVISOR: Visual Resources Coordinator SCHEDULE: 2-3 days per week POSTING DATE: April 2014 INTERNSHIP TERM: Summer 2014 ( June 9 to August 1, 2014) POSITION SUMMARY: The Jewish Museum’s Visual Resource Archive consists of photographic materials depicting permanent collections objects, past exhibition installations, and themes relating to Jewish history and culture. Under the supervision of the Visual Resources Coordinator, the Visual Resources Intern will be responsible for researching and cataloging physical photographic collateral including glass plate negatives, 35 mm slides, and 4x5 transparencies.

The successful candidate will have film handling experience and will be familiar with collections databases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in the visual resources fields and to observe the inner workings of a museum visual resources collection. The internship will also provide experience and hands-on training working with the most commonly used museum collections software, The Museum System (TMS). The intern will receive a museum identification card that allows for free admission to other museums and various discounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify, research, and store photographic materials in the Visual Resources Archive Transcribe information associated with the images Label archival envelopes for the permanent storage of analog photographic materials Use TMS to find information about artwork depicted in images Entering data and attaching images to records in TMS may be required How to Apply: Please visit our website and complete our Internship Application and email your resume, cover letter and completed application to the email address mentioned on our website.

REQUIREMENTS

At least 3 years coursework toward Bachelor’s Degree in Art History or Photography Experience handling delicate materials such as negative and transparencies Experience working with analog photographic materials and scanners Strong attention to detail Applicants with coursework toward advanced degree in Art History. Photography, Archives and/or Library Science preferred All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About The Jewish Museum

From its Form 990

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