Internship (paid), MacDuffie School, Granby, MA

Posted June 28, 2016

The MacDuffie School in Granby, MA seeks a qualified library or archives student to assist in the creation of a history of the school’s 126-year tradition of educational excellence.

DESIRED SKILLS
History, Highly Reliable, Research, Writing

DESCRIPTION
I will be writing a history of The MacDuffie School and need assistance collecting primary sources (interviews, newspaper accounts, photographs). This is a summer assistantship that could extend into the fall and possibly the spring as well.

PAY
$15/hr; arrangements may be made for academic credit

QUALIFICATIONS

• research skills
• solid understanding of primary sources (what’s usable, what isn’t)
• understanding of confidentiality constraints, particularly in regard to student records
• ability to take direction and work independently
• comfortable interviewing alumni (and representing the school well in so doing)
• reliable transportation (to our location in Granby; research in the Springfield Public Library will also be needed for part of the project)
• good communication skills
• reliability

CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Jodie Lynn Boduch
Director of Marketing & Communications
66 School Street
Granby, Massachusetts 01033
[email protected]