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Archives Intern, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York, NY

Posted December 4, 2019

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) is a not-for-profit, grantmaking organization that seeks to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies. It makes grants in four core program areas (higher education and scholarship in the humanities; arts and cultural heritage; scholarly communications; and international higher education and strategic projects). The Foundation seeks an Archives Intern to provide support in the Nathan Marsh Pusey Library. This is a 10-week, full-time position with a start date in June 2020.

 

Summary

Working within the Foundation’s library, the intern will gain experience in archival arrangement and description by processing a set of organizational records, and will use tools such as ArchivesSpace to support this work. The intern will also have the opportunity to engage in historical research and develop a finding aid for staff outreach, as well as assist in digital preservation and records management initiatives. This internship is ideal for a student seeking experience working with archives and records management in a non-profit organization.

 

Position Details

  • Appraise, arrange, and describe a series of the Foundation’s archival files, performing minor conservation treatment as needed

  • Develop a processing plan to interpret and structure the project towards completion

  • Research historical information related to the Old Dominion Foundation, one of the antecedents of the Mellon Foundation

  • Compile descriptive grants information and folder lists within ArchivesSpace

  • Assist in digital preservation and records management initiatives as needed

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Current library and information science graduate student, preferably with a specialization in archives

  • Knowledge of basic archival principles of processing, arranging, and describing collections

  • Familiarity with basic preservation techniques for archives

  • Familiarity with archival collection management systems

  • Strong interest in pursuing an archives and records management career in the non-profit sector

  • Knowledge or interest in philanthropy a plus

  • Related skills: excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

 

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent working conditions.

 

To Apply

Candidates should apply by submitting a thoughtful cover letter describing fit for the position together with a resume to: Archives Intern.

The Foundation will consider each response carefully, but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.

 

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