Curatorial Internship

Curatorial Intern Spring 2023

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

In support of the opening of the new museum (opening June 2023), the Capital Jewish Museum is seeking a curatorial intern to work closely with the Exhibition and Collections team.

Possible projects include:

• Helping to organize and move CJM collections from storage facility in Maryland into the Museum

• Conducting or assisting with research projects as they come up, either in CJM archives or at local archives, libraries, and museums

• Coordinating oral histories

• Other tasks as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with pre-opening events in May 2023

• Intern will periodically present and discuss findings with curatorial staff and make recommendations to the CJM team regarding further research

DURATION

Internship will be for the spring semester, January-May 2023 with the possibility of extension into the summer. This is a hybrid (virtual and in person) internship requiring 20 hours per week.

COMPENSATION

The stipend for this internship is $1500. College/University credit is also possible; interns will coordinate that with their departments.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate students or advanced undergraduates with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas listed below will be considered:

• Conducting primary source historical and contemporary research

• Keeping excellent notes

• Previous experience or internship in a museum or exhibition environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a small collaborative team

• Applicants must be in residence in the area (MD, VA, DC) during the internship for on-site collections work

SUPERVISORS

Jonathan Edelman, Curatorial Associate

Sarah Leavitt, Curator

To apply please submit a resumé́ and letter of interest to info@capitaljewishmuseum.org with the name of the internship (Curatorial) in the subject line. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 27.