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Internship Position Description

Updated April 29, 2025

 

Title:                          Archives Intern (Summer 2025)               

Division:                     Collections, Exhibitions & Research

Reports to:                  Manager of Library Cataloging                                        

Position Status:          Part-time; Non-Exempt

Hourly rate:               $12.41/hour

 

Position/Project summary: 

This project requires an intern with experience in archival processing and the writing of finding aids. The intern will work with a collection of 20th-century business records related to aluminum to create a comprehensive finding aid for a series of these records. Once completed, the series finding aid will be featured on our website.  

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Review the previously created finding aid and look for inconsistencies.
  • Rewrite the finding aid, adding information and research as needed.
  • Work to ensure collection folders are labeled correctly and match the finding aid inventory.  
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary:

  • Strong organizational and time management skills. 
  • Knowledge of 20th-century Virginia history and interest in economic history. 
  • Legible handwriting. 
  • Attention to detail and an interest in archival theory and practice.  
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.  
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.  

 

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • High School education, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in humanities, museum, libraries, or a related field.   

 

The ideal candidate will: 

  • Prior experience working with and handling special collections materials is preferred.   

 

Note & Special Requirements: 

  • Intern will need to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm.

 

 

 

Application:

 

 

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.

 

The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.