Archives Intern

Archives Intern:

The Noguchi Museum is seeking a qualified student to assist in the Archives of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, a collection based on the extant papers of artist Isamu Noguchi.  The Archive’s primary holdings include original correspondence, manuscripts, and extensive photographic archive, architectural records and a periodical collection spanning 1923-present.  This position involves updating and organizing information in the archives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cross-referencing files with information in the Museum’s TMS database

• Expanding and building on the current database

• Organizing documents and images

• Organizing and processing files that have yet to be catalogued

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with an interest in archival work and library sciences.  Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, strong writing skills, and word-processing skills on a PC-platform.  Experience with Microsoft Excel is required; experience with TMS is a plus.  Reading proficiency in Japanese or French is a plus, but not required.

Please send cover letter and résumé to internships@noguchi.org.  The subject should read “Archives Internship”.