NYC Health + Hospitals

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

The Collection and Archivist Intern position includes an interest in fine art with an emphasis on collections management, archiving, and/or research. The Collections and Archivist Interns at NYC Health + Hospitals will assist with digitizing collections and incorporating images into collections database, re-housing collections, general object research, object care and maintenance, and cataloguing and processing art objects. This includes familiarizing yourself with the collection’s imagery and projects, sorting, labeling and organizing work, as well as assisting with database cleanup, such as completing preexisting records and conducting quality control on file names, translations, and attachments.

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Digitization of artwork accessioned by the collection, including ephemera; photographs of works, condition reports, insurance records, and other pertinent documentation
• Work with the Arts in Medicine Curators on the database, standardize and supervise data entry consistent with city guidelines and industry best practices
• Input CMS related content to Bloomberg Connects Platform
• Assist the Arts in Medicine Curators with art installations, including coordinating wall signage and scheduling
• Assignment will be 14 hours per week for 6 months*

Minimum Qualifications

Level II:

Students entering graduate or professional studies (beyond a Bachelors degree) and subsequent years of study.

Department Preferences

• Familiarity with art inventory and/or archival software preferred
• Interest or background in the integration of arts and healthcare
• Currently enrolled in a relevant master’s program such as art history, curatorial studies, or library science or;
• Recent graduate of relevant master’s program
• 1-3 years of experience

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs