Internship Archive & Collection

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975 with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Brisbane, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects over the past five decades, 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 an overview and working knowledge of the infrastructure and day-to-day running of the archive and collection in a leading creative office. The Archive & Collection department consists of a Collection Manager and an Intern. In this role, you will assist the manager with all tasks. The successful candidate is expected to start in January 2027.

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 a hands-on approach;
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized;
• 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;

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.

Application Process

Please use our online application form to submit your application, and include the following documents:

1. Your cover letter in which you give your motivation for wanting to work at OMA.
2. Your complete resume.