Research Room Internship, JFK Library, Boston MA

Posted May 15, 2013

Research Room Internship, 13-RR-01

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is interested in hiring an intern to provide reference assistance in the Library’s reading room. The intern will assist professional reference staff in responding to research requests and support other aspects of reference work including preservation, database management, digitization, as well as other duties as necessary. A commitment of at least two days a week is required.

Candidates must be US citizens currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in archival studies, history, or public history. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1,400 (full time, 5 days/week) or $560 (part time, 2 days/week), paid on the 15th of the month. Summer internships start June 15th and end August 14th. There may be the possibility to re-apply for an internship for the fall semester. The archives are open Monday through Friday.

Applications will be accepted through May 22, 2013. To apply, please send in the following documents:

• Completed Intern Application Form
• Unofficial College Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation
• Cover Letter
• Résumé

These can be sent as pdf attachments to [email protected] or mailed to 
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Research Room
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

Please include your name and the posting number in the subject line of your email; include the posting number in the address of the letter. Cover letters should also reference the posting number.