RESOURCE CENTER - Summer 2026 Internship at John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Library Science, Collections Management, Archiving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Independent Work, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Applications, Photoshop, Scanning Software, Drivers License

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - RESOURCE CENTER Are you interested in library sciences or collections management and looking to gain hands-on experience archiving visual resources? The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts complex in Sheboygan, WI, is seeking a summer intern to join our Resource Center team. The Resource Center houses an art library, various archival collections, and an extensive image and audiovisual collection. It serves a variety of users, including staff, researchers, and members of the public. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in how a cultural institution connects with its community and beyond. What You will Do Assist with preservation and processing of library and archival collections Digitize photographic prints, slides, and documents Assist with updates to image database Catalog print materials and electronic resources Provide general administrative support to Resource Center staff as needed Who You Are A current undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) in library science, museum collections, and/or archives management or related field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently on individual projects Computer proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, Photoshop, and scanning software and hardware Ability to work with us at our nearby locations/events, Drivers License a plus What You will Gain Real world experience with corporate/institutional archiving practices, including processing and organizing both physical and digital archives Experience using a museum collection database Mentorship from experienced archivists and librarians Insight into how cultural institutions share and document their collections/programs with diverse communities Summer 2026 Internship Dates June 2 – August 21 (may be flexible); 29 hours a week, including some nights and weekends. Required dates: June 6, July 4, July 17 – 19 This is a paid internship. Interns may also be eligible to receive course credit for this internship through their school, but it is the intern's responsibility to pursue this option through their school or university. Application Instructions To be considered for an internship, please submit resume and cover letter. Cover letter should include dates applicant is available, what skills, abilities, and experiences the candidate brings to the position, and how the internship relates to candidate’s long-term goals. Applications received by February 16, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preservation and processing of library and archival collections, including digitizing photographic prints and cataloging materials. Provide general administrative support to Resource Center staff as needed.