Job Opening Title:
Archives Intern
Name of Employer:
National Park Service
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Charles Town, WV
Application Deadline:
February 2, 2024
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Must be a current student or recent graduate of a graduate-level program in archives or closely related degree. Applicants must be enrolled students or have graduated within the past 12 months from the closing date of this announcement.
Years of experience required:
0
Salary Range:
$17.00/hour
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National Park Service
NPS History Collection
Archives Internship
Spring 2024
Position: Archives Internship – one position available (1200 hours)
Location: NPS History Collection, Harpers Ferry Center, Charles Town, WV
Salary: $17.00/hour. Includes 60 hours paid leave and paid federal holidays. Does not include health benefits, housing, or relocation expenses.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full time (40 hours per week) preferred but a part-time schedule may be possible.
Job Summary: Intern will work with National Park Service (NPS) History Collection archivists to process, arrange, and describe archival collections. Assist with research requests, including scanning materials and embedding metadata per standard operating procedures. Use carts or other means to move boxes weighing between 5 and 40 lbs. within the facility, and conduct environmental monitoring, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and museum housekeeping in archives storage areas. Present information in a clear and concise manner. Work involves prolonged sedentary periods during processing which can be relieved to some degree with available standing desks. Moving collections and monthly IPM and museum housekeeping tasks involve periods of greater activity which may be broken down into shorter activities if needed to accomplish the tasks within an approved timeframe. Intern will be part of a team that assists each other as needed to help everyone succeed. Training provided in the use of the Interior Collection Management System (ICMS) and Museum Collections Management System (MCMS) [expect transition in late summer 2024].
Qualifications: Must be a current student or recent graduate of a graduate-level program in archives or closely related degree. Applicants must be enrolled students or have graduated within the past 12 months from the closing date of this announcement. Attention to detail required. Experience with using computer software (i.e., word processing/spreadsheet programs and databases) required.
Duration: Estimated start date is early May 2024, although there is some flexibility depending upon availability and course schedules. Start dates may only be confirmed after background checks have been completed.
Other Requirements: This internship is paid through the National Center for Preservation Education (NCPE). Direct deposit and US citizenship are required. Successful candidates must pass the National Park Service’s background security investigation process. This process must be started at least one month before anticipated start date and internship cannot start without this clearance. Interns must comply with required federal government COVID-19 protocols. This is an in-person internship; limited situational telework is available to accommodate doctor’s appointments, inclement weather, etc. if needed. Telework requires supervisory approval and assignments may vary from the primary duties of the internship as needed.
Other information: Internship may be used for credit, subject to university approval. Housing is not provided but may be found in the local area. Public transportation in the area is limited (see https://www.eptawv.com/ for services and routes).
Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a current resume, list of references (with contact information) and a copy of college transcripts. All application materials should be sent via email to jessica_scott@nps.gov and must be received by 11:59 PM EDT on February 2, 2024.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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