Warren and Margot Coville Undergraduate Photography Curatorial Internship - Spring 2025 (Part-Time/OPS)

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University . Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/ .

Responsibilities

The Warren and Margot Coville Photography Intern will:

• Work with the Curator of Photography and New Media to research objects in The Ringling's photography collection in order to update or correct catalog records
• Assist in research and create bibliographies and summary reports on selected artists and/or photographs, locate applicable resources onsite in the Ringling Museum Art Library or identify potential loans from other institutions
• Assist Curator in weekly survey in the paper storage vault onsite in order to view, assess, and research photographs
• Assist in the planning and research for upcoming exhibitions

Skills important for success:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Skill in online and library-based research
• Ability to take direction and work independently

Learning Outcomes

• Develop art history research skills
• Gain a better understanding of the history of photography
• Understand best practices for safe handling, care, and storage of photographic objects
• Develop skills in curatorship within a professional museum environment

Length of Internship

The internship will be during the Spring 2025 semester. The start date is flexible beginning January/early February 2025 ending early May 2025 (Maximum of 16 weeks).

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
• Ability to lift boxes or books up to 15lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience compiling bibliographies in Chicago or MLA style
• Students majoring or minoring in art, art history, or the humanities, especially with interest in photography or the history of photography

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

Rate of Pay: $15 per hour

Working Hours: 8-10 hours per week; weekdays; with a flexible schedule. Please note this will be an in-person internship experience however, not remote.

• This position is based in Sarasota, FL .
• This is a part-time/OPS position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting .

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2771 or Internships@ringling.org .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .