Internship Archive & Collection

Join OMA as an Archive & Collection Intern

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, the practice is led by seven partners: Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), David Gianotten, and Chris van Duijn. Over the past four decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA’s Rotterdam office has an opening for an Archive & Collection Intern, who will gain overview and working knowledge of the infrastructure and day-to-day running of the archive and collection in a leading creative office. Currently the Archive & Collection department consists of a Collection Manager, an Archive Assistant and an Intern. In this role, you will be part of the team currently focused on setting up our new depot and assisting with the complete transition of the archive collection. The successful candidate is expected to start in October 2025.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Architectural History, Collection Management, Museum Studies, or a related field;
• High proficiency in MS Office software;
• Fluency in English is a must;
• Proficiency in additional languages, such as Dutch, is an advantage;
• Experience with digital archiving and/or handling physical models;
• Have hands-on approach;
• Accurate and detail-oriented;
• Confident in an international and complex environment;

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with archiving past and current works of OMA;
• Archiving digital and non-digital materials for research and future projects;
• Handling physical models/mock-ups of architecture projects for the archive collection;
• Coordinating with other departments, such as Facility and Architecture, to secure the smooth archiving of architectural materials;
• Working on ad-hoc tasks, such as exhibitions, research, communication with international art institutions and publications;
• Re-packaging archive items when needed;
• Assisting the team with the set-up and lay-out of the new depot;

What We Offer

• A monthly stipend as part of the compensation package.
• Complimentary access to the company canteen, with fresh and healthy lunch options.
• An excellent opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced architects and designers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and international environment.