Summer Processing Intern, Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Archives, (New Haven, CT)
Posted January 28, 2026
Description
The Supreme Council Archives Summer Intern will assist the Supreme Council Archivist in processing and preserving the Knights of Columbus’ 135+ year legacy, allowing both members and the general public to forge meaningful connections with the organization’s history. This is a unique opportunity for those who have an interest in corporate archives, fraternal organizations, and religious history. The corporate archives are evolving and are migrating its database to ArchivesSpace and finding aids online. The work of the summer hire will be integral in processing the collections and establishing foundational processes and procedures for the archive to improve best practices. Preference will be given to current LIS or History graduate students, but undergraduates will be considered. The position is full time Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 from June 1 to August 14, 2026. This is a paid internship opportunity and out of state candidates are eligible for a housing and travel stipend, instate candidates are eligible for a parking stipend.
Responsibilities
The Summer Intern will be responsible for processing the records of Supreme Chaplain Msgr. Leo Finn which includes homilies, newspaper clippings, and a large book collection. The work will include the processing and rehousing of physical assets, the creation of import templates in Excel, importing the templates into ArchivesSpace, a collection management system (CMS), and writing a finding aid. Attends weekly team meetings and provides progress reports on performance to Internship Program Manager.
Qualifications
- Graduate students in Library and Information Science or History with concentrations in Archival Studies preferred. Undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
- Familiarity with archival best practices.
- Experience with archival processing and research. – Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with content management systems. Experience with ArchivesSpace highly desirable.
- All Summer Interns must pass a drug screening and background check before beginning work.
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: The position is full time Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 from June 1 to August 14, 2026. This is a paid internship opportunity and out of state candidates are eligible for a housing and travel stipend, instate candidates are eligible for a parking stipend.
Salary: $23/hour
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to https://careers.kofc.org/job/New-Haven-Summer-Internship-ProgramCT-06510/1325121300/ . Application materials are due by 2/20/2026. Position to begin 6/1/26.