Exhibitions Archivist Intern, Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Exhibitions Archivist Intern, Wexner Center for the ArtsDepartment:Wexner Center for Arts | Archive-JM

Description:

This role reports to Kristen Muenz, Archivist (kmuenz@wexarts.org)

The Wexner Center for the Art's (WCA) Archivist intern will work within the WCA's Exhibition Department but like the archivist, service the entire center. Their contributions will include assisting with and personally performing specialized tasks conducted alongside the WCA Archivist and will contribute towards physically processing archival material (paper-based and audiovisual) and creating inventories.

In addition to departmental responsibilities, all Wexner Center interns participate in a center-wide internship cohort. To support this cohort, the Learning & Public Practice department offers professional development sessions and gatherings that interns are expected to attend throughout their internship. We welcome feedback on the internship program as a whole and seek to foster a collaborative and generative environment for all interns.

Responsibilities:

Working with the archivist, the intern will assist with a wide range of important duties around the construction of the Wex's institutional archive. This includes:

• Stabilizing archival materials for long-term preservation


• Inventorying folders to promote discoverability


• Organizing materials for long-term storage and access


• Supporting the archive's standing audiovisual preservation initiative by learning to identify audiovisual image formats and creating inventories of audiovisual holdings

Position Requirements:

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Wex internships are open to:

• Students currently enrolled in a college or university (graduating seniors, graduate students and international students are welcome)


• Recent high school or university graduates (1-3 years post-completion) and


• Emerging professionals with less than 5 years of experience in the arts and culture or nonprofit fields.

Candidates should be available to work up to 10 hours per week generally during business hours.

Additional Information:

Duration: This internship runs from August 2025 - May 2026. Position renewal is possible.

Location: Generally the work is performed at the Wex. Please discuss any duties that can be performed remotely with the hiring manager.

Compensation: Pay range is $13.00 - $14.00/hr. The offer will fall within this range based on the available budget, the selected candidate's qualifications, and internal equity.

The Wex can also support and document work for course credit through the candidate's home academic unit in lieu of monetary compensation, if preferred.

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The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. The Wexner Center values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

Location:Wexner Center for the Arts (0386)Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:10
Shift:Varying Shifts

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