Education Department Collections & Archives Intern
The National Women's History Museum is seeking a Collections & Archives Intern to assist with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, cataloging, data entry, digital preservation, and rehousing of manuscripts, books, and records in the Museum's study collection and resource library.
* Qualified candidates should be current or recent upper undergraduate university students or graduate students in Library Science, Archival Science, Preservation, History, Museum Studies, or a related field.
* Experience with archival and/or library principles highly preferred.
* Applicants should have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills, as well as the ability to multitask and work independently.
* Internship will run between September 3rd 2019 - December 13th 2019.
* Must be able to work at least 16 hours per week for a total of 200 hours over the course of the internship.
* Must be able to complete all work hours in the Museum offices located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 to be used for travel, housing, and other personal expenses.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] with the subject line of "Collections & Archives Internship." Please note, your cover letter serves as a writing sample. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
To be considered for the Fall 2019 academic semester, applications must be submitted by 9 am ET on Monday, August 12th 2019.
Liz Eberlein
Education Programs Manager
National Women's History Museum
Educate | Inspire | Empower
205 S. Whiting Street, Suite 254
Alexandria, VA 22304
703.461.1920
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