Overview
Maine Maritime Museum is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to connecting people to the past, present, and future of Maine’s waterways and their global reach. Since this history includes different backgrounds, perspectives, and voices—and because our museum welcomes visitors from around the world—our institution is firmly committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. If you believe museums play a vital role revealing the past, informing the present, and shaping the future, we invite you to join our team. You will join us on the beautiful banks of the Kennebec River, on a twenty-acre campus where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.
Position Summary
The 2024 Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Intern will join Maine Maritime Museum’s Curatorial Department to advance initiatives to collect, preserve, and share Maine’s maritime stories. Reporting to the Curator of Collections, and working closely with other curatorial staff and volunteers, the Rapp Intern will experience wide-ranging curatorial activities that enhance access and engagement with the museum’s collections and exhibitions. The internship will provide an understanding of best practices in collections stewardship through care and documentation of a diverse collection of cultural heritage objects, as well as support development of exhibitions throughout galleries and a campus of historic structures. As part of an immersive learning opportunity, the Rapp Intern will also take part in inter-departmental collaborations and staff enrichment opportunities
Specific Duties
- Support development of exhibition checklists through collection surveys and research
- Object cleaning, transport, and rehousing
- Photography and processing of image files using photo-editing software
- Database entry in adherence to established metadata standards
- Collaborate closely with the Curatorial Department to participate in assigned projects, meetings, and initiatives
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate or Graduate coursework in History, Art History, Museum Studies, or related discipline
- Excellent written and organizational skills
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with close attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or in close collaboration within a team
- Desire and openness to learn new skills and methodologies
- Previous experience in museum collections environment a plus
Terms & How to Apply
Internships are hourly positions and will not exceed 40 hours/week for a period of 8 weeks in June and July. Compensation for this opportunity is $16/hr and includes off-site housing, at no cost to the intern. Transportation to and from the museum is not provided. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@maritimeme.org with the subject line “Sandra D. Rapp Curatorial Internship.” Review of applications will begin March 11, 2024.
Maine Maritime Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
