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Baltimore Jewelry Center Archive Project Intern
Location: Baltimore, MD
Apply by December 8, 2024 at midnight
start date: approximately January 12, 2025
We are currently seeking an intern to assist with a variety of archive building and management tasks, including but not limited to documenting artwork, compiling, labeling and organizing files and information, inputting images and information into an archive platform, testing functions of the archive, creating collateral for launching the archive, and art handling. The ideal candidate is passionate about metalsmithing, art jewelry, or craft as well as information accessibility, and has experience with product photography and/or archive systems. In exchange for 6 hours a week of service to the archive and the studio, the intern will receive a tuition waiver for the class of their choice and unlimited rental for the duration of the course.
Responsibilities
Support the creation and implementation of the BJC’s Community Archive Project. This includes photographing work in the archive, recording and processing information about work, and testing functions of the archive, as well as other related tasks as necessary.
Support the BJC staff in the gallery and the studio. You’ll be assisting in the gallery, as well as studio tasks related to the gallery.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a patient, attentive, organized individual, who is excited about the opportunity to help create a digital archive of jewelry and metalsmithing and support and engage with a vibrant community of artists. Here are the qualifications we are seeking in a new team member.
Experience with digital archive systems.
Experience with product photography and/or photo editing.
You're enthusiastic about working creatively in a team, generating ideas, and solving problems.
You’re proactive; asking questions, making suggestions, and offering help.
You have excellent time management and can work independently.
You adapt easily to a dynamic studio environment.
You work conscientiously, taking responsibility and completing tasks with care.
You’re organized and communicate effectively.
You’re passionate about education and making. Your core passion is the metals and jewelry field, and you are driven to expand access to learning in the jewelry field.
Application Process
Applicant must submit a full application packet via email to info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org
A brief cover letter detailing why you are an ideal fit for the archive intern position at the Baltimore Jewelry Center.
Your resume or CV which must list work experience and education, as well as related artistic experience (exhibitions, etc.)
2 professional references (a list of names, telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses).
(optional) Digital portfolio of 3-5 examples of your work (link or pdf with a maximum size of 10MB).
(optional) Digital portfolio of 3-5 examples of your work in archiving or product photography (link or pdf with a maximum size of 10MB).
Contact us at info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org if you’re interested in this opportunity and for more information.
Baltimore Jewelry Center Intern
Location: Baltimore, MD
Taking Applications on a rolling basis
Positions filled as needed
We are currently seeking an intern to assist with a variety of studio management and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to answering the door and greeting students and visitors, leading tours of the space, assisting students and renters with their work, running class, rental, and retail sales, helping with social media, and general tool maintenance. The ideal candidate is passionate about metalsmithing and art jewelry and loves engaging with people. In exchange for 6 hours a week of service to the studio, the intern will receive a tuition waiver for the class of their choice and unlimited rental for the duration of the course.
Responsibilities
Support students and renters. This means everything from answering questions and assisting students and renters in the studio.
Studio Management. You’ll be maintaining studio systems, inventory and keeping the studio organized and tidy. That means prepping supplies, monitoring supply use, logging renters’ and students’ studio usage, and conducting commercial transactions with students and renters for classes and bench rental.
Interns must be able to commit to a set schedule of work hours.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a patient, people-oriented individual, who is able to create a safe space for students and artists at the Baltimore Jewelry Center. Here are the qualities we’re looking for in a new team member.
You’re eager to work in a creative and dynamic team environment, developing new ideas, brainstorming, and problem solving.
You take initiative and are proactive: asking questions, making recommendations, offering help, and suggesting ideas are qualities we value.
You have strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
You’ll be a flexible worker and nimble thinker in order to meet the demands of a fluctuating studio environment.
You’re conscientious, working carefully and thoroughly, and take ownership.
You have superb organizational and communication skills.
You’re passionate about education and making. Your core passion is the metals and jewelry field, and you’re driven to promote and expand access to educational opportunities within the field.
You truly enjoy assisting students and other users of a metals and jewelry studio.
Application Process
Applicant must submit a full application packet via email to info@baltimorejewelrycenter.org
A brief cover letter detailing why you want to work as an intern at the Baltimore Jewelry Center
Your resume or CV which must list work experience and education, as well as related artistic experience (exhibitions, etc.)
2 professional references (a list of names, telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses).
Digital portfolio of 3-5 examples of your work (link or pdf with a maximum size of 10MB).