Fall Audiovisual Digitization Internship, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Boston, MA
Posted July 22, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for a part-time audiovisual digitization internship position in our Archives Processing and Digitization Unit. The intern will inventory and catalog audio and/or moving image materials. The intern may also assist with some of the following: digitize sound recordings, convert digital files from master formats to distribution formats, embed metadata in digital files, ingest digital files into a preservation storage system, and assist with outsourced digitization. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in gaining digital experience in an archives setting. Basic knowledge of digital audio and video software and experience handling sound and/or moving image media is helpful.
Candidates must be US citizens currently enrolled in a graduate program in archival studies or public history or a program in media arts with a strong audiovisual focus. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $560 (part time, 2 days/week), paid on the 15th of the month. This internship would start September 15th and end December 14th, with the possibility of undertaking an internship for the spring semester. The archives are open Monday through Friday. A minimum commitment of two days a week is required.
Applications will be accepted through August 12, 2016. 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], or by mail to Bill Bjelf, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Archives Processing and Digitization Unit, Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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.
JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Internship Application Form
Please complete this form and submit it with your unofficial college or university transcript,
letter of recommendation, cover letter, and résumé.
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Period of Internship:
- Spring (December 15-May 15) ☐
- Summer (May 15-August 15) ☐
- Fall (August 15-December 15) ☐
Structure of Internship:
- Full-time (40 hours per week) ☐
- Full-time (32 hours per week) ☐
- Part-time (16 hours per week) ☐