About the role#
David Yurman is seeking an Archive Intern to support the ongoing care, organization, and documentation of the company’s heritage collections. Working with the Archive team, you will gain hands-on experience in collections management and archival practices while supporting the transition and organization of the Archive’s new space. This role is well suited to a graduate student interested in working with a corporate heritage collection that includes jewelry, works of art, design materials, and related archival resources.
What you'll do#
- Support the preparation, organization, and potential relocation of archival collections.
- Conduct physical inventory verification and reconcile object information with existing records.
- Update and standardize descriptive metadata, file naming conventions, and digital collection records.
- Assist with the cataloging and documentation of digital assets.
- Handle the rehousing, ticketing, labeling, and organization of archival and object collections.
- Conduct basic condition checks and document your observations.
- Assist with the organization and processing of physical and digital archival materials.
- Fulfill internal requests for Archive assets and reference materials.
- Conduct research related to objects, collections, acquisitions, and other Archive initiatives.
- Assist Archive staff with day-to-day collections management and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with or interest in archival and collections-management standards and best practices.
- The ability to follow established workflows and manage multiple assignments.
- Comfort working hands-on with physical collections and archival materials.
- An interest in jewelry, decorative arts, design history, sculpture, material culture, art history, archives, or museums is preferred.
- Previous experience with archives, museums, libraries, or collections management is a plus.
- Graduate students enrolled in archives, library and information science, museum studies, art history, decorative arts, or related disciplines are preferred. Exceptional upper-level undergraduates will also be considered.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Modality: Hybrid
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 - August 6)
- Employment: Full time, paid internship
About David Yurman
David Yurman is a family-owned jewelry company based in New York. Founded in 1980 by artists David and Sybil Yurman, the brand focuses on jewelry design and craftsmanship. It operates 49 retail stores across the United States, Canada, and France. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains a presence in over 350 locations worldwide.
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