David Stick Internship, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, NC
Posted March 2, 2023
Description:
This is a 10-week, full time, graduate internship performing archival work for the OBHC. Start and end dates are flexible and will be determined in consultation with the intern (est. June 10-August 19). The intern will be paid a $4,000 stipend, and housing for the duration of the internship will be provided free
of charge.
The David Stick Intern will assist the archivists of the OBHC in completing a variety of projects.
Daily duties will consist of arrangement and description of OBHC unprocessed collections. Other
projects will be assigned based on the interests/skills of the successful candidate and may include:
• Assisting with intake and establishing initial intellectual control of new archival
accessions;
• Identifying, numbering, and sleeving historical photographs;
• Cataloging books and published items;
• Transcribing and indexing oral histories;
• Assisting patrons and providing reference services in the OBHC reading room;
• Planning and fabricating exhibits using OBHC materials;
• Contributing to OBHC outreach efforts (such as social media or programming); and
• Assisting OBHC staff members on individual projects.
Outer Banks History Center (OBHC): The OBHC is a regional archival facility
administered by the State Archives of North Carolina. The mission of the OBHC is to collect,
preserve, and provide public access to historical and documentary materials relating to coastal
North Carolina, and to serve as an accessible, service-oriented center for historical research and inquiry.
For more information, visit the OBHC website at
https://archives.ncdcr.gov/researchers/outer-banks-history-center.
Eligibility:
The position is open to current graduate students in archives, library sciences, records
management, public history, or a related field. Applicants must have completed at least one
semester of coursework towards their graduate degree.
Required Qualifications:
This position requires attention to detail, curiosity, creativity, and excellent writing and research skills. Prior coursework (at the graduate or undergraduate level) in archives and records management, public history, or a related field, OR prior experience working in an archival repository is required. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, and prior customer service experience is strongly preferred. The ideal applicant will excel at working both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience arranging, describing, and encoding finding aids for archival collections. Substantial coursework in archives and records management, library science, or public history. Knowledge of current library and archival standards and best practices (especially DACS). Experience working with one or more archival content management systems (Archivist’s Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, Archon, AXAEM, etc.). Knowledge of North Carolina’s coastal history and/or familiarity with the Outer Banks region.
To Apply:
Please email your resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional
references to [email protected] by Friday, March 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Resumes submitted after
that point will not be considered. If you have any questions about the position, please contact
Tammy Woodward, Director of the OBHC, at [email protected] or 252-423-5243.