Job Opening Title:
Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship Opportunity
Name of Employer:
Anchorage Museum
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Anchorage, Alaska
Application Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
n/a
Years of experience required:
n/a
Salary Range:
$4,000 stipend
Job Opening URL:
https://anchoragemuseum.applicantpool.com/jobs/1275910
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The mission of the Anchorage Museum is to be a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. We are a place of ideas and transformation, narratives and perspectives, resilient and relevant communities, responsive to a rapidly changing world, toward a better future for all. The Museum sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Dena’ina.
We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize that all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do.
WHEN: Approximately 8-10 weeks, Summer 2026. The work schedule will be approximately 25-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, during regular business hours.
WHERE: Atwood Resource Center (Archives & Library) at the Anchorage Museum in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. This is a hands-on internship working within the archives.
WHAT: The Museum is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year’s Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship. This position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum. Opportunities and training may include assisting with library and archival processing, researching and reference, developing a resource guide, and processing and describing photograph and archive collections.
WHO: The successful applicant will be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s of Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, History, or an allied field. Previous experience with archival collections, historical photographs, Alaskan history, and/or special collections research preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, visit www.anchoragemuseum.org/About-Us/Employment. Please include a cover letter describing your background and interest in the position. For more information, contact Human Resources at employment@anchoragemuseum.org.
All applications must include a complete application/resume and cover letter to be considered for the position.
Please note that background checks will be required for the successful applicant.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
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