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RESOURCE CENTER - Summer 2026 Internship

CompanyJohn Michael Kohler Arts Center
LocationSheboygan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core 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.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
84
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
29 hours
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About The Company
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is a not-for-profit organization established in 1967 for aesthetic and educational purposes. Its mission is to encourage and support innovative explorations in the arts and to foster an exchange between a national community of artists and a broad public that will help realize the power of the arts to inspire and transform our world. The Arts Center serves as laboratory for the creation of new works, nurturer of interdisciplinary initiatives, originator of exhibitions, presenter and producer of performing arts, educator, publisher of critical writings, community builder, and advocate for issues affecting the arts. In essence, the Arts Center functions as a catalyst for and explorer of new art forms and new ideas that will impact the lives of both artists and public. http://www.facebook.com/jmkac http://www.jmkac.org
About the Role
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.

Key Skills
Library ScienceCollections ManagementArchivingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkComputer ProficiencyMicrosoft ApplicationsPhotoshopScanning SoftwareDrivers License
Categories
Art & DesignEducationCreative & Media