Undergraduate Library Residency, Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA
Posted March 10, 2025
Description
The Massachusetts Historical Society hires up to two residents annually for the Dean W.
Eastman and Anna Clutterbuck-Cook Undergraduate Library Residency program. Founded in
1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is one of the oldest independent research libraries in
the nation. We collect, preserve, and make available for research materials that help to tell the
stories of our past. Free and open to the public, we offer access to our resources through the
research library, exhibitions, public programs, and more. This residency program is designed to
offer undergraduate students with an interest in pursuing a career in archives and/or public
history an introduction to the field and entry-level work experience. No previous experience in
public history or library work is required.
During the two-semester residency, residents will provide services to researchers who make use
of the Society’s collections; complete at least one special project designed in collaboration with
MHS staff; and gain a broad understanding of the public history and archival field through
background reading, site visits, and professional development opportunities both within and
outside the MHS.
Compensation
Residents will earn $18.00 per hour, up to a total of $6,048.00 during the residency period,
dependent on schedule and availability. As part-time staff, residents will receive staff benefits
including paid sick time, paid holidays, optional participation in the MHS retirement plan, and
professional development funds.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of one year of undergraduate coursework and be
currently enrolled full- or part-time in an accredited undergraduate program during the residency
period.
Compensation
Residents will earn $18.00 per hour, up to a total of $6,048.00 during the residency period,
dependent on schedule and availability. As part-time staff, residents will receive staff benefits
including paid sick time, paid holidays, optional participation in the MHS retirement plan, and
professional development funds.
How to Apply
Fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=57A6CEv2Y0Cb1jpKZkza4tXk5_m0qE5JrieH9vgZBUdUMUlUTzY5U1hVVVJDT1A0MTZBWDVMVUw5Qi4u&route=shorturl In addition, applicants will need to submit a resume, a short essay, and a list of references.