Oral History Internship, State Archives of North Carolina (Raleigh, NC and Remote/Hybrid)
Posted July 16, 2026
Description:
The intern will assist the Oral Historian in the description and arrangement of the collection. This includes metadata clean up, summarization, and finding aid creation. The intern will also work with the creation and editing of transcriptions. The goal of the internship is to increase overall interview accessibility and support digital uploading.
Major Tasks Involved:
• This position will include indexing, transcribing, metadata work, and summarization.
• A blog will be required as well as a presentation at the conclusion of the internship.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public history or similar, minimum. Working toward a master’s degree in public history or library science preferred. The position would require students to work with digital access, transcription, and indexing. Some oral history experience preferable.
Estimated hours: 20 hours/week
Able to work remotely? Remote with optional Hybrid work at the Western Regional Archives in Asheville, NC.
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.