Job Opening Title:
Archives Intern
Name of Employer:
Plymouth Public Library
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Plymouth, MA
Application Deadline:
2/15/2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Junior-Senior Undergraduates, Graduate Students
Years of experience required:
0-5
Salary Range:
None
Job Opening URL:
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Description: The Plymouth Public Library is seeking a meticulous and organized Archives Intern to support the growing archival needs of our institution. The Archives Intern will assist in digitizing and processing one of our institution’s archival collections, The Parting Ways Collection, consisting largely of genealogical worksheets documenting the founding families of this early free black community that was founded in the post-Revolutionary War era.
Duration: We anticipate this part-time internship will run over the course of a semester, working 10-12 hours per week. Internship length and schedule may vary depending on the needs of the Library.
Academic Credit: Depending on the nature of the internship and approval of the student’s college or university, academic credit may be granted for internships. Student applicants should consult their academic advisor for additional information.
Responsibilities: Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Digitization: Assist in a large-scale digitization project consisting of historical institutional documents and ephemera;
Aid in the uploading and publishing of digitized materials and collections to an archives hosting platform.
Organization: Organize and arrange archival materials according to established guidelines and best practices;
Aid in the rehousing of the collection and the creation of an updated finding aid.
Data Entry and Maintenance: Update and maintain archival databases and catalog records, creating metadata where needed and ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Physical requirements and work environment:
Work at a desk and computer;
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment;
Ability to lift and carry archival materials (up to 50 lbs) and perform tasks involving standing, bending, reaching, walking up and down stairs, and carrying items for extended distances.
Work Conditions: The bulk of work will be done in the Reverend Bartlett History Room with occasional need to work in various archival storage areas within the Library. May involve working with materials that require special handling.
Benefits: No benefits are available for this position.
Compensation: This part-time archival internship offers a $1000 stipend, paid in monthly installments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Plymouth does not discriminate on the basis of a disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations.
Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Requirement: Open to junior and senior undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
Demonstrated knowledge of, or recent coursework in, processing, organization, and preservation of both physical and digital archival collections. Hands-on experience preferred.
Ability to work independently, maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy in management and completion of tasks.
Familiarity with basic software and tools such as Google Application Suite programs, library and archival management platforms, file management systems, and basic office technology.
Please submit a résumé, letter of interest, letter of recommendation, and complete transcripts by February 15, 2026 to the following:
Connor Anderson, Historic Resource Coordinator
Town of Plymouth – Public Records and Archives
canderson@plymouth-ma.gov
Julie Burrey, Local History and Archives Specialist
Plymouth Public Library
jburrey@plymouth.ocln.org
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