Archives Scanning Intern, Nichols House Museum, (Boston, MA)
Posted January 23, 2026
Description
The Nichols House Museum is seeking an Archives Scanning Intern to work onsite 8 hours per week, for a total of 10 weeks from February – April 2026. 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, the intern will work with archival materials relating to the Nichols family, particularly the youngest Nichols daughter, Margaret Homer Nichols Shurcliff. Under the supervision of the Collections Manager, the Archives Scanning Intern will focus on creating high-quality digital scans of historic documents. Responsibilities include preparing fragile materials for scanning, operating scanners according to archival standards, labeling digital files, recording metadata, identifying search terms, and assisting with related projects as needed.
Compensation and Hours
The intern will receive a $1500 stipend in two installments.
Requirements
Graduate students working toward history, art history, library, archival, or museum studies degrees are encouraged to apply; coursework in digital preservation and/or electronic records management, as well as prior experience handling and scanning fragile archival materials, are a plus. Individuals from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in museums are 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 February 2, 2026, to [email protected] and must include a resume, contact information for two references, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the internship. Email subject line should read “Spring 2026 Internship Application.”
The Nichols House Museum is a historic home located in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Visitors are welcome for tours, programs, and special events throughout the year. We highlight topics such as women’s history, decorative arts, and everyday life through stories of the Nichols family and their contemporaries in late 19th century and early 20th century Boston.