Private Corporate Art Collection Intern

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented intern for a four - six month corporate fine art project. Gain hands–on experience with an extraordinary, historic collection featuring early 20th-century Chinese art, modern European and American paintings, Japanese wood block prints and works on paper.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The intern will work closely with an Art Consultant and assist with the documentation and inventory of a private, diverse fine art collection of approximately 300 items.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating condition reports on art and framing
• Photograph of the art
• Note and categorize artworks by subject matter
• Enter and update information in Microsoft Excel
• Compare information against existing inventory records and fill in any missing data
• Ensure locations are current

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Commitment 12-16 hours a week in Midtown Manhattan, New York
• Familiarity with handling fine art (preferred, not required)
• Pursuing or holds a degree in Art History or Fine Arts (preferred, not required)

OPPERTUNITY:

• Gain hands-on experience with a diverse fine art collection
• Build skills in art handling, documentation, and inventory
• Supportive and professional corporate work environment
• Paid Internship $24-$28 per hour

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.