Summer 2025 Voluntary Internships, National Archives and Records Administration, (Various Locations)

Posted March 18, 2025

Job Summary:

NARA, established in 1934, is a federal government agency dedicated to aiding the government in cataloging and storing documents. Its extensive collection comprises records documenting significant events in U.S. history. NARA is responsible for preserving and maintaining these materials, making them accessible to the public. Whether you are exploring your family’s history, verifying a veteran’s military service, or conducting research on a historical topic, NARA provides valuable resources and information for diverse interests. 

A voluntary internship is an occupational experience designed to complement your formal academic training. Although these internships are unpaid, they can be completed for academic credit or internship requirements required by your school.

Internships are scheduled for a duration of 10-12 weeks, and interns are expected to work between 10 and 40 hours per week, accumulating a minimum of 100 hours. Summer internships start in late May or early June and end in August, Fall internships last from September through late November or early December, and Spring internships start in late January or early February and end in April. Interns are required to be on-site for at least 50 percent of the time. Work schedules will be determined collaboratively between interns and their supervisors.

Over 20 internships are being offered this summer in a variety of disciplines.

How to Apply:

Visit https://www.archives.gov/careers/internships/vip-opportunities-summer-2025 for the full listing of internships and to apply.

Applications are due by 3/28/2025