Archives Volunteer, USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA

Posted October 14, 2016

The Curatorial Department at the USS Constitution Museum seeks an Archives Volunteer to assist the Archivist with collections inventory, processing, digitization, 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.
• Demonstrated experience scanning documents and photographs, as well as basic Photoshop editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Interest in maritime history and/or American history a plus.

Schedule

Minimum of 4 hours per week between 10 AM and 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Kate Monea, Archivist, at [email protected]. This is an unpaid volunteer position. All volunteers must complete a CORI form upon starting.