About the role#
The Strong seeks two interns to join our Collections and Conservation team. This program offers a multi-disciplinary learning experience across both departments. You will work on supervised projects, attend team meetings, and complete museum trainings. Interns may also shadow other museum teams based on project opportunities and personal interest. This is an unpaid internship.
What you'll do#
- Perform cataloging, data entry, and digitization tasks.
- Assist with preventative care, such as pest management and environmental monitoring.
- Support disaster preparedness planning and manage incoming or outgoing loans.
- Conduct conservation treatments and maintain detailed documentation.
- Rehouse collections and organize storage areas.
- Maintain exhibition spaces by managing lighting and display cases.
- Inventory and rehouse digital materials or board game collections.
- Prepare collections materials for exhibits.
- Write a blog post for the museum website.
- Network with museum professionals within the institution and at local organizations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- A genuine interest in museum collections and conservation work.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Winter, Summer, and Fall 2027.
- Hours: Flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. Undergraduate students must complete at least 125 hours, while graduate students must complete at least 140 hours.
About The Strong
The Strong is a nonprofit educational institution based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1982, it maintains a collection of historical materials focused on the study and exploration of play. The organization operates the National Toy Hall of Fame and the World Video Game Hall of Fame. It serves a broad audience including families, students, and scholars through exhibitions and research activities.
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