Processing Internships (2), John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Posted October 15, 2014
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for two processing internship positions in our Archives Processing and Digitization Unit. Interns will participate in a wide variety of projects under the direction of professional archivists. Students have the opportunity to gain career-relevant archival experience in a Presidential Library while contributing to the work of the institution.
After orientation with institutional processing procedures, and under close supervision, interns will have the opportunity to arrange, describe, re-house, and preserve archival materials within the Library’s collections. Interns will be expected to work both independently as well as in teams with other graduate-level interns. In addition, interns may expect to learn about other levels of archival description, inventorying and basic intellectual control, and processing of non-textual materials. Depending on the project, interns may also use the Library’s digital archives management system; however, please note that this is not a digitization internship.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in archival studies or public history. Previous experience processing archival materials is preferred. There is the possibility for these positions to be either part-time or full-time.
Interns who work part time (16 hours per week/2 days) will receive a monthly stipend of $560. Interns who work full time (32 hours per week/4 days) will receive a monthly stipend of $1,120. Stipends are paid on the 15th of each month.
These internships will begin on January 15, 2015, and end on May 14, 2015. Renewals for the summer semester (May 15-August 14, 2015) are possible.
For more information about the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, please visit our website at: http://www.jfklibrary.org/
To apply, please submit (as .pdf attachments): a completed application form, current resume, cover letter, unofficial academic transcript, and letter of recommendation to Christina Fitzpatrick at [email protected], or mail these items to:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Attn: Christina Fitzpatrick, Posting #15-PROC-01
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
Emails should include “#15-PROC-01” in the subject line. The application deadline is October 31, 2014. All submissions must be postmarked or time-stamped by this date.