Job Opening Title
Paid Internships in Archives
Name of Employer
National Council for Preservation Education/National Park Service
Job Site Location (City AND State)
Carlsbad, NM; Cambridge, MA; Homestead, FL
Application Deadline
February 26, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement
B.A.
Years of experience required
Salary Range
$18.50/hour
Job Opening URL
https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: The National Council for Preservation Education (N C P E) offers paid internships in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). Several positions are primarily working with archives and records, including at the So. Florida Collection Management Center in Homestead, FL; Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, NM; and Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site .
These internships are 800 – 1200 hours in length (20-3 weeks if full-time). Review these job descriptions, and others in the field of cultural resources protection, and apply online at https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/
Eligible applicants must be college students or recent graduates (within the past 12 months); U.S. citizens or permanent residents; 30 years of age or younger (or 35 if a veteran); with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Qualifications include having significant coursework and/or experience (volunteer, work-study, paid) in library science and archives, museum studies, cataloging, and collections management, and associated fields.
Guidance and supervision are provided by a NPS staff person who is an expert in their respective field. Interns report directly to their supervisor, receiving regular feedback and evaluation of their performance during and after the internship. Mentorship and the opportunity to connect with other NPS professionals are features of this program. NCPE’s goal is to offer work experience, career exploration, professional development, and networking opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni.
The website lists over 25 paid internship positions in archives, conservation, museums, and more. Each entry describes the work and qualifications, location, and if it includes a transportation stipend and/or housing allowance.
After completing a Universal Application that includes attaching your transcripts and a resume/CV, you finish the application process by submitting a brief essay specific to a particular position. You may apply for up to 6 positions during this application round.