THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER
Intern - Public Art & Building History Researcher/Archivist
Part-Time 20-30 hrs./wk. Salary $ 15.00/hr.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:
The Baltimore Convention Center wishes to research and then produce thorough documentation surrounding its public art collection. This will include reviewing archival documentation, researching artists and their works, interviewing pertinent stakeholders, and producing documents that will be used to create content for the organization’s website and self-guided tours.
Additionally, as the Convention Center will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2029, the Intern will start to identify historic photos and documents from within the city and agency archives and propose a list of assets that should be digitized in preparation for a retrospective.
Interns at the Baltimore Convention Center are hired with a specific set of tasks or project in mind. The goal is to create meaningful job experiences for the student while providing the agency tangible outcomes that leave lasting impact. The position will work closely with all departments, as well as relevant entities to further the assigned work such as the Baltimore City Archives and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
The Intern is a part-time hourly position that will report to leadership within the Sales, Services, and Marketing Department.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek averaging 20-30 hours a week. The work of this position takes place in a predominantly seated work location but will require occasional walking, bending, and lifting items no more than 50lbs. Occasional offsite visits to pertinent locations will be required, however a personal vehicle is not required.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK:
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
Review archival documentation surrounding the history of public art at the Baltimore Convention Center and culminate pertinent information to summarize their research.
Identify and research pertinent artists and their works as it relates to the agency’s collection. This may include contacting the artist or their representative on behalf of the agency. interviewing pertinent stakeholders and producing documents that will be used to create content for the organization’s website and self-guided tours.
Engaging the management and curatorial teams at the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts to align agency information with that of the City’s public art collection records.
Work alongside the agency’s marketing department to design web content surrounding the Center’s public art.
Identify relevant photos and documents from within the city and agency archives to the creation and operation of the BCC since its opening in 1979.
Propose a list of archival items that should be digitized in preparation for a retrospective.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to demonstrate examples of the following:
- Clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Sound organization skills.
- Creativity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to adapt to changes of priorities and deadlines.
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Successful problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Good Natured Curiosity!
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements – Current enrollment in a 2- or 4-year undergraduate program or pursuing a master’s degree. While not required, a focus of studies surrounding library sciences, art or art curation, or marketing/communications is preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
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