Fall 2026 Registrar Intern

About the role#

The Registrar Intern supports the permanent collection and exhibition management teams at the Studio Museum in Harlem. This role provides hands-on experience in museum registration and collections management, involving collaboration with museum staff on various operational projects. This is a paid, 14-week internship designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

What you'll do#

• Assist the Registrars and Collections Database Manager with upcoming exhibition preparations.
• Conduct permanent collection inventory and condition reporting.
• Perform database cleanup and digitize acquisition files.
• Manage multiple collection-related projects simultaneously.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks and communicate progress effectively.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment or recent graduation in Art, History, Communications, Anthropology, Sociology, Civil Engineering, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Interest in fine art registration and cataloging.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Experience or ability to work with databases.
• Familiarity with the museum’s historical collecting focus.
• Ability to work in a chilled, windowless storage environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, New York (On-site).
• Term: Fall 2026 (September 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026).
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Schedule: Three days per week on-site, including a mandatory Tuesday attendance.
• Compensation: $5,040 stipend.