Deep in the woods of Northern Michigan, artistic disciplines merge and unbreakable bonds form. Working joyfully. Creating a life of purpose.

Join us for the most INTERESTING summer as one of our Archive Assistants for the upcoming Interlochen Arts Camp season. This is a great opportunity for those interested in an archival career. This position serves on the front lines of Interlochen?s young institutional archives initiative. The dates of the contract are 6/19/23-8/6/23. This is a paid position. Housing and ALL meals are included with this position!

Major Responsibilities:

• Providing much needed assistance in the organization of the archives
• Conducting inventories across campus
• Assisting in the digitization, cataloging of print and photographic archival materials, and assisting the archivist in a variety of capacities
• Handling, processing, and cataloging archival materials by providing standard metadata
• Handling negatives, slides, and print photographic materials

This position will be sharing its time (40 hrs/week) between the Institutional Archives and Photo Archives. Other assignments depend upon the interests and skills of the intern.

More information about Interlochen Center for the Arts:

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

Since 1928, Interlochen’s mission to inspire people worldwide through excellence in the arts and education has produced generations of purposeful creative lives. For more information, visit interlochen.org. Follow Interlochen on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at @interlochenarts.
Required Experience:

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  Applicants currently in an MLS or archival studies program are preferred
• Proficient with technology
• Extremely detailed oriented, able to work well within a framework
• Willing to participate in a team environment.

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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From: Interlochen Center for the Arts

Benefits:

• Housing in a shared living space is included
• All meals (when dining services is open to employees) are included
• Discount on performances and at our on campus store, The Scholarshop