Archivist Internship
Job description
Archivist Intern
F. Schumacher & Co. is a fast-growing and innovative interior design company. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. We are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. It challenges convention. It brings a unique point of view into the world. It sets trends. And it leaves a mark. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.
Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher has myriad showrooms in the United States and nationally, as well as a best-in-class website.
Assist the Archivist in various projects as needed. The main responsibility will be digitizing the collection which entails collecting metadata and entering into a CMS (collection management system database), tagging objects, and photographing textiles and other objects in the collection. Other projects can include:
You Will:
- Research requests
- Pulling, shipping, and returning objects to the archive
- Tracking items incoming objects and outgoing loans
Job requirements
Need to have:
- Knowledge of textile construction, history and terminology
- Familiarity with basic photography
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to lift 20-30lbs
- Comfort with climbing on tall ladders
- Familiarity with data input into a collections management system
- Strong organizational skills
M-W availability Preferred, onsite in NYC
F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.