Job Opening Title:
Voluntary Internship Program
Name of Employer:
National Archives and Records Administration
Job Site Location (City AND State):
College Park, MD; Washington, DC; Dallas, TX, and Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline:
12/19/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
unpaid
Job Opening URL:
https://www.archives.gov/careers/internships/vip-opportunities-spring-2026
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Interested in public service? Want to gain hands-on experience and make an impact? Join the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) through NARA’s Voluntary Internship Program where passion meets purpose. Applications close on December 19, 2025.
We’re calling on students and recent grads to join us this Spring for a 12-weeks in one of our various internships across the country, including: Archival Processing, Business (Accounting, Budget, Finance), Communications, Conservation & Preservation, Digitizing Archival Materials, Editorial & Reference Services, Education & Public Programs, Facility Operations & Logistics, Information Technology, Legal Museum Collections & Exhibits Management, Public History, Records Management, Reference Services…and more! What you’ll get: Real-world skills in a field that inspires you, Flexible schedules (10–40 hours/week, 100 hours minimum),On-site experience at least 50% of the time, Academic credit or service hour fulfillment, Connections, mentorship, and unique experiences. While the internships are unpaid, the experience is anything but ordinary. Are they ready to make their mark? Learn more about who we are – explore our Spring 2026 opportunities and apply by December 19, 2025! Questions? We’re here to help, email us at internships@nara.gov.
Voluntary Internship Program
National Archives and Records Administrationarchives.gov/internships | internships@nara.gov
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