Jobs & Internships
Throughout the year, the Foundation provides several internship opportunities working on specific projects within the different departments and programs. To inquire about available internships, please send an inquiry inlcuding a letter explaining your area of interest, your desired dates of internship, and an updated resume by email to Toyia Phillips, at tphillips@joanmitchellfoundation.org.
All current job and consultant openings will be posted below. Resumes may be submitted for consideration and will be kept on file.
Archivist
Job Description:
The Joan Mitchell Foundation is looking for a full-time Archivist to oversee the Foundation’s Joan Mitchell Archives.
Overview:
The archives include Joan Mitchell's papers, correspondence, photographs, catalogues, exhibition announcements, interviews, library and other items collected during her life. The archives also contain relevant materials collected since her death in 1992.
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Creating an electronic finding aid using a Filemaker database and oversee the entry of the archives
o Overseeing the development of comprehensive archival section on the Foundation’s website
o Collecting relevant current materials related to Joan Mitchell including press, scholarly articles and exhibition ephemera
o Fielding all research inquiries
o Researching Joan Mitchell’s life and work through acquisition and management of archival materials
o Acquiring relevant historical materials for addition to the archives
o Processing image reproduction requests
The ideal candidate:
o A graduate degree in library science or archival studies
o One to two years of experience working in an archives
o Knowledge of 20th century art, specifically abstract expressionism
o Meticulous attention to details
o Excellent visual and communication skills
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Filemaker along with the ability to use and learn new computer programs with ease
o Understanding of archival work as more than just the organizational and physical management of archives, but also of historical contextualization and research
Priority will be given to those
applicants who possess the following:
o Experience in creating an electronic finding aid
o Experience with artist’s archives and/ or artist endowed foundations
o A degree in art history
o Ability to read French
Please include a cover letter, CV or resume, and complete the following candidate questionnaire:
Archivist Questionnaire
(500 total word limit – please)
1. What interests you in this opportunity?
2. Briefly describe your most relevant experiences and skills for this position.
3. What should we know about you and/or your background that might not be evident in your CV?
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are offered. The Joan Mitchell Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other protected class.
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 30, at 5pm.
Please email your application to info@joanmitchellfoundation.org with the heading Archivist. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls please.