Studies on art

Metropolitan New York Library Council
New York, NY

Archives Intern

Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA)

Posted on

July 17, 2025

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Internship

In Person

$25.00 Hourly

New York, New York

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Position Summary

The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) seeks an Archives Intern for a six-month, full-time temporary position. This internship is designed for current MLIS students or recent graduates in archival studies who are based in New York and have a demonstrated interest in modern and contemporary Latin American art.

Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Research & Archives and the Archivist, the intern will gain hands-on experience in archival processing and description, while supporting ISLAA’s mission to preserve and increase visibility and access to Latin American art archives.

This opportunity is dedicated to providing an immersive experience to learn about the practice of preserving the life and practice of artists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct collection surveys of large and small unprocessed archival collections and artist files
  • Complete assigned tasks that will take place at our offsite facility in Long Island City and main location in Tribeca.
  • Physically arrange (sorting and labeling containers) and describe archival collections at the folder level.
  • Input descriptive data and container locations into ArchivesSpace
  • Handle archival materials with care
  • Reporting progress to supervisors on a weekly basis


Qualifications And Requirements

  • A master’s degree in Library Science, Archival Science, or amidst completing an MLIS degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • Advanced Spanish or higher (reading and spoken). Portuguese is helpful but not required.
  • Demonstrated interest in Latin American art
  • Familiarity with archival collection management systems. Preferred experience with ArchivesSpace
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to pay close attention to detail and organize effectively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with fellow interns and Archives team
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative and work independently.
  • Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to approximately 40 lbs.


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Internship

In Person

$25.00 Hourly

New York, New York

Posted On

July 17, 2025
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