DocsBox Outreach Internship, State Archives of North Carolina (Raleigh, NC/Hybrid)
Posted July 16, 2026
Description:
The intern will work with the State Archives Outreach Coordinator to build a box of reproductions relating to Freedom Park. Research will include surveys of digitized images/documents and the online catalog to identify records in State Archives’ collections relating to each of the 20+ individuals the Park memorializes.
Major Tasks Involved:
- Researching State Archives collections
- Gathering, reproducing, and organizing images and documents in folders
- Labeling reproductions with appropriate citations; creating and labeling folders
- Rehousing original Freedom Park organization collection
- Teamwork with staff to produce final product
Qualifications:
History, public history, American Studies, or archives concentrations preferred. Graduate student or advance undergraduate.
Estimated hours:
10 hours/week
Able to work remotely? Yes. Hybrid with weekly research onsite at our downtown Raleigh location.
How to Apply
- Complete the application form here: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/support/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities/unpaid-internship-application
- After completing it, email your updated resume and cover letter to us at [email protected].
- 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.
Applications for Fall Semester are due August 1st.