Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program, Library of Congress, (Washington, D.C. and Remote)

Posted March 23, 2026

Description

The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program gives the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize, and interpret collections or programs that help share the story of the American experience. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.

AHHA offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the Library of Congress collections — the world’s largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior specialist and learn the standards and techniques to properly arrange and provide descriptions for archival collection materials.

The program focuses on building awareness of how unique historical records are analyzed, organized, and described in order to make them available for research and educational use. Interns will have the opportunity to explore historical documents representing rich creative and intellectual resources, while working under the direction of library specialists in various divisions.

Interns will develop knowledge of the types of materials within the Library’s collections, including how they are collected, acquired, cataloged, preserved, interpreted, and shared, and the procedures governing their use; develop and maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships with librarians and others throughout the Library, with colleagues in other intern programs, and with subject matter experts to provide or exchange information; present information to groups and persons with similar understanding of the subject; and attend workshops, seminars, or meetings in relevant fields for professional development.

Responsibilities

There are a number of different projects that interns will be assigned to.

Once selected and hired for the internship, every effort will be made to accommodate project selections. Preferred project placement cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate two projects of interest within their applications.

Visit the following address to see the full list of projects: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program/

Qualifications

Currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, masters and Ph.D. candidates from all majors or those who have graduated between December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.

Hours and Compensation

• Compensation: These internships are part-time, temporary staff positions at the GS-03/1 level: Onsite: $17.78 per hour for 10 weeks, 20 hours per week. Remote: $17.87 – $23.12 per hour for 10 weeks, 20 hours per week. Rates are subject to variations based on differences in locality pay area rates for the current year.
• Academic Credit: No Credit
• Available Benefits: Onsite AHHA interns are eligible for local transit benefits.
• Program Duration: Short-term. Program Dates: 10 weeks: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026.

How to Apply

Visit the following address to see the full listing: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program/

The open application period for AHHA 2026 is March 19 – April 20, 2026. Submit applications through the AHHA Remote or AHHA Onsite links.

A complete application package consists of:

1. resume
2. legible copy of latest college/university transcripts
3. names and contact information of two references, and
4. responses to vacancy questions

Note: All items must be submitted through USAJOBS during the open application period. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.