Job Title: Archive Intern Organization Name: National Archives of Atlanta Linked Contact: No of Openings: Work Schedule: Hours per Week: Wage/Salary: Employment Start Date: Employment End Date: *Job Description: Our goal is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a meaningful and realistic work experience that will be beneficial to both students and our organization. We have opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines including social sciences, library science, archival science, and education. Students are required to commit to a minimum of 135 hours during the term of their internship. Exact hours may vary depending on the requirements of their university. This equates to approximately 10 hours a week during a semester. Interns work during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Internships are available for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Interns will assist with the intellectual control, indexing, and preservation of historic Federal government records. They will review and analyze archival holdings and conduct secondary research to develop a specific finding aid. Responsibilities include verifying contents of collections, making necessary changes to descriptive materials, assisting in the creation of finding aids, and entering data into a database. Interns will also take on everyday archival duties such as reference and assisting with the public. Other common duties may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen Current enrollment in a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate degree program Good organizational skills Detail oriented Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively given a limited time frame Ability to balance multiple tasks Dependable and punctual Basic computer skills *How to Apply: Please send the completed Intern Application along with a CV or resume, a writing sample, and unofficial transcripts to the address below: National Archives at Atlanta Attn: Shane Bell 5780 Jonesboro Rd. Morrow, GA 30260 For general questions about the intern program contact: Shane Bell at 770-968-2540 / [email protected] If your application is selected for an interview, you will be notified approximately two weeks from the date we received your application. If Selected for the Intern Program Once selected for an intern position, you must undergo a background investigation. Prior to starting your internship, you must complete a Student Intern Services Agreement that formalizes the working relationship between yourself, the National Archives at Atlanta, and your educational institution. archives.gov/atlanta/internships.html
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:22:17 +0000
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