Archives Intern, Nichols House Museum, (Boston, MA)

Posted November 25, 2024

Job Description:

The Nichols House Museum is seeking an Archives Intern for 10 weeks, onsite one day
per week during February – April 2025 for up to 10 hours per week. In support of the
Nichols House Museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the 1804 Federal
townhouse that was home to Rose Standish Nichols and her sisters, and to increase
researcher access to its collection, the intern will work with the Nichols Family Papers
Collection, primarily transcribing handwritten manuscripts including correspondence,
diaries, and other documents. This work requires the ability to read historic cursive, as
well as strong typing skills. In addition, the intern will be required to create social media
posts highlighting their work (posting schedule to be determined).

The Intern will receive a $1,500 stipend in two installments.

Qualifications:
Graduate students working toward history, art history, library, archival, or museum
studies degrees are encouraged to apply; prior experience handling archival materials
and transcribing historic documents a plus. Individuals from backgrounds that have
traditionally been underrepresented in museums are particularly encouraged to apply,
as are those passionate about women’s history who excel at working independently and
addressing a project holistically.

How to Apply:

Completed applications are due by January 13, 2025, to
[email protected] and must include a resume, contact information for two
references, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and project.
Email subject line should read “Internship 2025 application.”