Archives Intern, Newport Restoration Foundation, (Newport, RI)
Posted February 26, 2026
Description
The Archives Intern plays an integral role in increasing access to archival collections to NRF stakeholders, including NRF employees, researchers, students, and the community at large. The intern will assist the NRF Archivist and Digital Collections coordinator in processing a large collection of photographs ranging in date from the late 1800s to the present. This is a multiphase project that involves rehousing, indexing, and digitizing the collection. Additionally, the intern will be tasked with some research inquiries to support the creation of museum exhibits.
The intern will gain firsthand experience working with archival materials, learn best practices for digitization, and write a DACS compliant finding aid. The intern will also gain experience in research and assist with the creation of museum exhibits. They may participate in department meetings, attend museum tours, and learn about historic preservation.
This position is part of a larger phased project to arrange, describe, and improve accessibility to NRF’s archival collections.
Responsibilities
- Rehouse and index a collection of historic photographs
- Identify photographs for digitization
- Follow best practices for handling archival materials
- Follow best practices for digitizing archival materials
- Support the creation of NRF exhibits through research
- At the end of the project create a DACS complaint finding aid
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree (or working towards a degree) in a relevant field (history, art history, preservation, library science, museum studies, conservation, etc.)
- Coursework in library science, urban studies, history, architecture, historic preservation, (familiarity with New England and Newport a plus)
- Knowledge of archival methods and best practices
- Detail-oriented, organized, and has the demonstrated ability to work independently
- Excellent communications skills; can communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences (colleagues and other stakeholders)
- A team player who is capable of collaborating across NRF departments and with NRF partners/collaborators
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: The Archives Intern will work primarily on-site for 10-15 hours per week depending on the needs of the department and be supervised by the Archivist and Digital Collections Coordinator.
Pay: $18-$20 per hour, depending on experience
How to Apply
To see the full listing, visit the following address: https://www.newportrestoration.org/jobs/archives-intern/
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and résumé to [email protected].. EOE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with an anticipated closing date of April 1.