Oral History Internship, 15-OH-01, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Boston, MA
Posted March 16, 2015
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part-time position in our Archives Processing Unit. Through this internship you will participate in the transcription, editing, organization of our Oral History Program, with the possibility of web-editing though our website.
As an intern at the JFK Library, you will work alongside and learn from professional archivists. You will be encouraged to ask questions about the profession and the processes employed by the Library, and you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience at a Presidential Library, which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program to be eligible for this position.
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 $560 (part time, 2 days/week), paid on the 15th of the month. This internship would start May 15th and end August 14th, with the possibility of undertaking an internship for the fall semester. The archives are open Monday through Friday. A minimum commitment of two days a week is required.
Applications will be accepted through April 3, 2015. 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]. 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.