Audiovisual Arrangement and Description Intern, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

Posted March 19, 2025

Description

The AVAD (Audiovisual Arrangement and Description) project aims to enhance the organization, description and accessibility of the audiovisual materials located within the State Archives of North Carolina’s Special Collections Audiovisual Unit. This project will focus on enhancements by utilizing a systematic arrangement, with accurate descriptions for a diverse range of audiovisual materials including negatives, photographs and audio recordings among additional audiovisual formats.

Major tasks involved:

• Conduct an inventory in excel to create folder or item level description of specified collections to make accessible and discoverable to researchers.
• Re-house materials into appropriate archival folders and containers for permanent long-term storage.
• Highlight images of African Americans and people of color, in addition to bringing awareness to images regarding importance in NC history.

Seeking an undergraduate or graduate student

Estimated hours: 20hrs/week, 6 weeks (flexible)
Able to work remotely? No, in-person only

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply before April 1, 2025.

Please see here to apply: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/support/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities

• Once you have submitted the online application form, email your current resumé and cover letter. 
• In your cover letter, address the following:
  • Your career goals
  • How this experience will help you achieve those goals
  • Skills, activities, prior experience, and/or coursework relevant to archives.

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by phone or email approximately four weeks after the application deadline.

For volunteer and internship inquiries, contact us at [email protected].