DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: December 2012
DEPARTMENT: Robert Capa Archive
TITLE: Robert Capa Archive Internship at ICP
SCHEDULE: Minimum 2-3 days a week, 10am – 6pm
NOTE: In addition to their regular schedule, ICP interns are encouraged to participate in occasional educational events (will be announced).
DATES REQUIRED: Spring and Fall 2013
SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Curator, Robert Capa Archive
Founded in 1974 by Cornell Capa, the International Center of Photography ("ICP") is a museum and school devoted exclusively to the presentation, preservation, and study of photography. We are one of the few museums in the world which specializes in photography. Our education program is the largest photography school in the United States, providing a variety of courses and workshops for photographers at every level. ICP is a not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $19 million and approximately 130 employees. We are conveniently located in midtown Manhattan on Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street. For more information about our organization visit us at www.icp.org.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: Intern will work at ICP on the Robert Capa Archive, one of the most treasured holdings within the ICP collection. The archive is currently cataloguing newly acquired Capa material, including thousands of prints, correspondence, and rare publications. The work requires careful, detailed work and some research. Knowledge of and interest in mid-twentieth century European history is valuable to be able to engage with the stories depicted.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Mature undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Graduate or undergraduate student or recent graduate of Art History, History, and/or Library Science program preferred
• Highly motivated and trustworthy
• Detail oriented, thorough, and organized
• Museum or archival experience is preferred; we will provide training in photo handling
• Knowledge of Spanish, German, or Hungarian would be a plus to assist in archiving correspondence and ephemera
BENEFITS: Besides gaining invaluable experience at a premier cultural/educational institution; interns benefit from school credit (when applicable); are invited to attend ICP seminars and special events; and are offered the opportunity to visit other related organizations. Tuition discounts for ICP courses, workshops and/or labs are provided, subject to internship hours completed and availability.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
TO APPLY: VISIT WWW.ICP.ORG AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
The International Center of Photography is committed to equal opportunity employment.
