Archival Intern - Odyssey Summer Metcalf
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns.
This internship is a paid opportunity for all current Odyssey Scholars.
- Students from other selective career cohorts, and merit award recipients may be eligible to receive funding for this opportunity. If you’ve received an internship offer for this opportunity, please inform your Career Advancement adviser/career cohort program coordinator to review funding eligibility before accepting an offer.
Odyssey Fellowship Award Amount: up to $5,000
Internship Time Commitment: Summer Quarter ( 10 weeks; 320 hours total)
Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.
If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
Archival Intern
Depending on qualifications and under supervision, intern(s) will work with the Museum’s Archivist to assist with a variety of processing and cataloging related tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Rehousing and describing original documents or digital files
● Labeling and inventorying materials
● Helping to assess and identify the value of materials
● Creating collection guides and finding aids.
● Removing non archival materials from collections
Qualifications:
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a
strong attention to detail
● Excellent written communications and strong verbal communication
skills to ask questions and to seek support from supervisor
● Strong organizational skills
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
● Ability to lift 30 lbs and push a work cart