The BMA’s Registration Department is seeking a Summer Intern to support the creation of new object files for fall 2025 through spring 2026 accessions, back cataloguing new acquisitions, and confirming accuracy of records & TMS data entry for some additional fields. The Intern will also assist with document integration.

The Intern will gain experience in TMS, an industry standard collections management system, and be given insight into the day-to-day operations of the Museum; including working closely with other teams throughout the institution such as installation, curatorial, and conservation. The position may also work on other department projects, as assigned.

Responsibilities 
• Research & updating databases
• Cataloguing in TMS
• Object and file research

• Writing/Communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working in a database
• Collections database experience strongly preferred

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:   

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Graduate or Undergraduate Program 
• Recent graduate from an accredited program (within 5 years)   
• PhD candidate    

Please submit the following documents to complete your application:

• Cover Letter   
• Resume    
• Reference(s): contact details should be listed on either your resume or cover letter
Application Deadline   

All materials must be submitted by Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. 

Materials may be sent via the following options (please only choose one submission option):   

• You may upload and submit your documents through the following form: 
https://form.jotform.com/222776153016049
• You may send your documents to the following e-mail address: internships@artbma.org (please indicate the position or positions you are applying for in the subject line).

Thanks to a generous gift from the Joshua Johnson Council, one Intern will be selected to be funded through their program. In addition to the stipend, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to connect with the Council to network with professionals who are working to uplift BIPOC artists and arts professionals. The JJC recipient will join the Council during one of their regularly scheduled meetings and give a brief presentation of the project they worked on during their time at the BMA. 

Selected candidates, hired for an internship, will be asked to complete a background screening and drug screening (at the BMA’s expense). This is a part of our routine onboarding process. 

Any additional questions may be sent to internships@artbma.org. Please, no phone calls.