Historical Museum Archives Intern, Kingston NH

Posted August 1, 2013

The Town of Kingston, NH is offering an unpaid internship for a current student or recent graduate of an archival studies program. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience arranging and describing collections while under the supervision of a trained professional. 

Directions to Kingston, NH (one hour north of Boston): Take Route 93N from Boston to 495N (exit 44A); continue to 125N (Haverhill exit 51B);  go approx. 10 miles north on 125 and turn left at Depot Road exit in Kingston, take an immediate right to stay on Depot Road. Nichols Memorial Library is ahead on the right on the corner of Depot Road and Main Street. 

Responsibilities:

Assisting archivist in arranging and describing a wide array of documents pertaining to Kingston history that have been collected  by the local library and museum since 1971 

This internship will be one day/week for approximately 6-8 weeks (40-50 hours), with most work performed on Sundays. 

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to: 

Contact: Jane Christie

Kingston Community Library Trustee

Kingston Historical Museum Task Force Chair

 

Email: [email protected]