Archives Internship 

(April 9, 2025)

Position Title - Archives Internship

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Collections Specialist

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - $18- $25

About the Foundation

The One Million Years Foundation is dedicated to preserving the work and philosophy of the artist On Kawara, and supports the artist’s legacy through research, publications, and exhibitions that ensure that Kawara’s art is widely and internationally accessible. The Foundation aspires to promote diversity in the visual arts by maintaining flexibility in hiring qualifications and job responsibilities, and we encourage applications from all interested candidates.

Position Overview

The One Million Years Foundation seeks an onsite intern to assist in archives and collections care activities, working part-time or full-time for up to three months during summer 2025. Key responsibilities will include assistance with digital asset management systems, archive digitization, and collaboration on various documentation, exhibition, publication, and research projects. Flexibility and ability to work closely with other team members are crucial in a small organization, and the intern must be prepared to take on different tasks as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with archival processing and digital databases: collections research, material processing, and digitizing and cataloging artwork, library, and archival materials in compliance with standardized systems.

Assist with image rights and reproductions: preparing publication-ready images, captions, and credits; reviewing layouts, securing permissions, maintaining licensing documentation.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Interest in collections management and digital asset management databases, standards, and best practices, including file-naming, metadata, file formats, and workflows.

Experience in image editing in Photoshop and/or other relevant professional software.

Practical knowledge of archival theory, materials, and best practices; experience in collections care and art handling.

Familiarity with 20th and 21st century art history, print publishing, media technology.

Excellent writing and communication skills; superior attention to detail.

Knowledge of Japanese is welcome! (But not expected.) Japanese was the artist’s first language and many archival documents are in Japanese.

Compensation

This is a temporary paid internship position, full-time or part-time (3 days/week minimum); compensation dependent on schedule and commensurate with experience.

Work Environment

Most responsibilities for this role must be performed onsite at the One Million Years Foundation office in SoHo, New York City.

To apply

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@onemillionyearsfoundation.org. No phone calls, please. Starting Date: on or after June 1, 2025. Open until filled.