Job Opening Title:
Archives Fellow
Name of Employer:
California State Railroad Museum
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Sacramento, CA
Application Deadline:
April 20, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
$18.26/hour
Job Opening URL:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEttbRHm9q8F3sk0aDFf8n1AsPUsL4fplcfi9lMCSHeY1L4Q/viewform
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
California State Parks in the Capital District (Sacramento Region) seeks to hire two graduate students or early-career professionals with an interest in libraries and archives for a fellowship program. Fellows will undertake an archival project at the California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives and present at a district-wide symposium at the conclusion of the program. Career development opportunities will be offered. Archives Fellows will conduct background research, audit the photo archives, and explore digital asset management systems. The nine-month program begins July 27, 2026, and ends April 9, 2027. All work is in-person at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. The total stipend is $27,390, which allows for 1,500 hours at the rate of $18.26 per hour, with no benefits.
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae.