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Archives Volunteer, USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA

Archives Volunteer, USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA

The Curatorial Department at the USS Constitution Museum seeks an Archives Volunteer to assist the Archivist with digitization, collections inventory, and other archival projects as needed. The USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with her.

Desired Skills

·         Graduate coursework in library science and/or archives management.

·         Previous scanning experience.

·         Basic familiarity with Photoshop.

·         Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.

Schedule

Minimum of 4 hours per week between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday – Thursday.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Kate Monea, Archivist, at kmonea@ussconstitutionmuseum.org. This is an unpaid volunteer position.