RESOURCE CENTER - Summer 2026 Internship

Sheboygan, WI
Internship
Resource Center
Student (College)
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.

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