Internships

Organization: Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Location: New London, Connecticut
Department: Collections / Registrar
Internship Type: Unpaid 
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday, 10–15 hours per week; flexible
Duration: 10–12 weeks

Position Overview

The Museum Registrar Intern will support collections documentation and basic registrar functions under the guidance of the Assistant Registrar and collections staff. This internship is designed to provide practical experience for students or emerging professionals interested in museum collections, registration, and collections care. Interns will work closely with museum staff and gain exposure to multiple aspects of collections management in a small-museum setting. Due to the nature of this internship, no direct object handling is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and maintaining collections records
• Update object information and locations in the collections database
• Assist with inventory and storage organization projects
• Help organize physical and digital object files
• Perform general administrative support as needed

Professional Development Objectives

• Develop a working knowledge of registrar and collections management practices
• Strengthen documentation and record-keeping skills for museum objects
• Gain practical experience using a collections management system
• Build professional skills in organization, workflow management, and collaboration
• Understand how collections documentation supports exhibitions and public access

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History, History, Anthropology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures

Preferred:

• Previous coursework or experience related to museums, archives, or collections
• Familiarity with spreadsheets or collections databases

Internship Details

• This position is unpaid; however, it is structured to provide meaningful professional experience and mentorship
• Flexible scheduling available Tuesday through Thursday 
• Training and supervision provided

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.