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Reference Internship, John F. Kennedy Presedential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Posted March 2, 2023

Description:

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking applicants for one part-time
internship positions in the Library’s research room. Interns in the Research Room at the John F. Kennedy
Presidential Library assist professional reference staff in responding to research requests for textual
(paper-based) archival collections. The intern’s primary responsibility will be answering reference
requests from off-site researchers, including anyone from scholars to publishers to the general public, and
covering a wide range of topics. Interns also support other aspects of textual reference work including
preservation, database management, digitization, interlibrary loan, and other duties as necessary. The
internship requires excellent research and writing ability and customer service skills; interest in learning
new subjects and technologies; initiative to start new research requests; and a strong commitment to
public service.
As an intern at the Kennedy Library, you will work alongside and learn from professional archivists. You
will be encouraged to ask questions about the profession and the processes employed by the Library, and
you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience at a Presidential Library, which is part of the
National Archives and Records Administration.
Candidates must be US citizens currently enrolled in a graduate program, preferably in archival studies,
history, or public history. The internship is part-time at two days a week and interns will receive a
monthly stipend of $750, paid on the 15th of the month. This internship would start May 15th and end
August 14th, with the strong possibility of continuing the internship into the academic year. Available
days are Tuesday through Friday. Currently, there is one internship position open.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2023. To apply, please send in the following
documents:

  • Completed Intern Application Form
  • Unofficial College Transcript
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Cover Letter
  • Résumé

Intern Application Form:

https://www.jfklibrary.org/sites/default/files/2018-08/General-Internship-Application.pdf


These should be sent as pdf attachments to [email protected]. Please include your name and the posting number (above) in the subject line of your email. Cover letters should also reference the
posting number.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum is a part of the United States National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). Current NARA regulations require that all staff, including interns, must be fully
vaccinated. Applicants must meet this current mandate.

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