Whitney Gallery of Western Art

DATABASE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Objective: Researches, updates and develops a data base for the Whitney Gallery of Western Art of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center that focuses on possible works by western American artist Frederic Remington.

Level of Responsibility:

Reports to: Whitney Gallery of Western Art Curatorial Staff: John S. Bugas Curator of Whitney Gallery of Western Art and Curatorial Assistant.

Essential Functions: Skill Set

· Maintains a monthly report
· Conducts research for database
· Compiles documentation

Programs:

· Updates current catalogue raisonné Access database
· Develops a cross-reference database for accompanying digital images
· Develops and implements a finding guide for database

Qualifications:

· Enrollment in accredited college/university art or art history curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (4.0 scale) in field of study
· Taken accredited courses in art history
· Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
· Proficient computer skills, particularly Access, Microsoft Word, and scanning
· Graduate students preferred, but exceptional undergraduate candidates will be considered.

APPLICATION FORMS

Download the BBHC Internship Application form as either a Word document or a PDF/Acrobat document.

For more information about this internship, please contact: 

Internship Program
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
720 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
307.578.4005
Fax: 307.578.4090
Online Contact: Emily Hansel