Archives Intern

Laika • Hillsboro, OR

1d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Archives Intern will gain valuable experience and training in archival practices, preservation, and film production by work ing with various members of the archives team to catalog and preserve a variety of production assets ( e.g., stop motion puppets, maquettes, props, digital files, optical media, etc.) from LAIKA’s animated films.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college/university, graduate student, or graduated within the last 12 months, with an emphasis in archives, l ibrary science, museum studies, or related programs.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to handle delicate artifacts.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and initiative.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Mac proficiency and experience working with databases.
• P roficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with physical and/or digital archival collections a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, catalog, photograph, and organize archival assets created by production.
• Re-house, label, and prepare assets for long-term storage.
• Create and update database records to track assets and information.
• Assist with additional projects supporting the preservation and management of the archival collection.
• Support archivists by retrieving and transporting assets within the studio.
• Organize, arrange, and catalog digital assets, including physical media.
• Create and update project documentation.
• Fulfill other administrative tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed