MTA Arts for Transit, Archive - Internship

SALARY RANGE: UNPAID DEPT/DIV: Arts for Transit SUPERVISOR: Manager - Arts for Transit HOURS OF WORK: Varies - Contingent Upon Student Schedule Summary MTA ARTS FOR TRANSIT FALL 2011 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America's largest transportation network, which moves approximately 2.4 billion New Yorkers a year on its subways, buses, railroads, bridges and tunnels.  MTA Headquarters (MTAHQ) is a public benefit corporation chartered to provide general oversight, planning and administration to its seven operating agencies which are: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Long Island Bus, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Capital Construction Company, and MTA Bus Company. In conjunction with a massive rehabilitation program launched in the 1980's, MTA Arts for Transit was created to oversee the selection of artists and installation of permanent artworks in MTA subway and commuter rail stations. The program is intended to enhance the transit environment and promote the use of mass transit. Arts for Transit's diverse and beautiful collection of commissioned public artwork includes more than 215 site-specific artworks and 70 projects in progress. The program also encompasses Music Under New York (MUNY), the Poster Program, and the Lightbox Project, a series of photography exhibits. More information can be found at www.mta.info/art.

Responsibilities

The AFT Archive Intern will learn about the public art process and further develop research and archiving skills. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, assisting staff with the following: Artist Registry Create an AFT Artist Registry: compile and organize artists' submissions, conduct research and add data and images of artwork to the Registry using Filemaker Pro. AFT Oral History Participate in the research and creation of AFT Oral History project with artists, staff and stakeholders. AFT Lightbox and Creative Stations Program Archive Archive materials for AFT's Lightbox and Creative Station Programs: conduct research, compile records, and assist to construct a comprehensive historic timeline for both programs. Qualifications Excellent research, data collection and report writing capabilities Strong interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written Proven ability to prioritize and work on multiple assignments simultaneously PC and Mac proficiency Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Filemaker Pro Student must be work study or college credit eligible, min. of 15 hours per week is required Education and Experience Must be a college student with high school diploma or a GED. Majors in art history, arts administration, library science or history preferred Graduate studies, a plus How To Apply Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied on line for other positions, enter your User Name and Password.  If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button. Equal Employment Opportunity MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.