Summer 2024 Archives Student Associate Program

Who are we hiring?
Student Associate Overview We believe in developing talent and helping to create the leaders of tomorrow. One way we do this is through our Student Associate Program. This program is designed to create real, valuable opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to learn, grow, and explore MSG Entertainment, Sports, or Networks. As a Student Associate, you will gain valuable experience that will be applicable throughout your career.While participating in the Student Associate Program, students will have the opportunity to work with our employees to get a full understanding of the business. We also provide additional learning and development opportunities through an executive speaker series, mentorship program, career development workshops, and other social events.
What will you do?

Collections Management 

• Add physical archival assets to Content Management System (CMS) or acquisition tracker 
• Update Metadata of digital assets before transfer to new CMS 
• Transfer records from SharePoint or Airtable to the CMS 
• Create intake records for items collected for the archives in Airtable 
• Follow process and workflow that inform how and when digital & physical assets are archived; prioritize large collections for processing 

• Participate in the co-curation and exhibit maintenance at venue and off-site locations 

What do you need to succeed?

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Be enrolled in a museum studies, archives, or history related field at a college or university 
• Experience working with historical archives or museum collections or possess a desire to work in this field 

• Detail oriented and have an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Experience in using a museum content management system such as Past Perfect, QI or EMu or exhibit a willingness to learn 
• Strong research capabilities 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be organized with exceptional time management and multitasking skills, with an ability to thrive under pressure 

 

Requirements: 

Must be available to work 35 hours a week (Monday – Friday). Must be available from end of May to mid August

Undergraduate candidates with a class status of junior or above  

GPA of 3.2 or above 

Provide a letter from your school verifying enrollment  

 

Application deadline is December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. 

 

A resume and completed assessment are required for submitting an application. 

 

When applying, please select “College/Universities” when asked "How did you hear about this opportunity?" and then select your respective institution. 

 

*This is an in-office position located in NYC*

Why is MSG for me?

The Archives Student Associate primary duty is to catalog collected assets into the MSG (Madison Square Garden) archives content management system. In addition, the associate will assist the director and archives specialist with exhibit maintenance, photographing and collecting physical artifacts, artwork, as well as organizing digital assets for inclusion in the MSG Archives from all P&Ls and venues as made available.  

 

As part of the Marketing Shared Services organization, you will work closely with the Director of Archives and Collections and the Archives Specialist as well as several other stakeholders to ensure a best-in-class experience across all brands and venues. The ideal candidate must be an always-on, self-starter who can problem-solve in a collaborative, extremely fast-paced, and highly dynamic culture.  

 

We invite you to create an exceptional career at MSG
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds
At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required. #LI-MD1