RECORDING & ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP
Department: Recording and Archive
Division: Programs
Location: Onsite at 80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY
Status: Part-Time Internship
Work Schedule: 20 hours/weekly
Internship Dates: June 12th - August 18th
Pay Rate: $15/hr
Application Deadline: Friday, May 5th at 5:00 pm ET
https://storycorps.applytojob.com/apply/5Fozyj6HF8/Recording-And-Archive-Intern-Summer-2023
THE INTERNSHIP
The StoryCorps Recording & Archive (R&A) Department maintains the in-house archive of materials, coordinates transfers of materials to the Library of Congress, and manages the upkeep of recording venues and equipment. The Recording & Archive team is looking for an intern to assist with the administrative tasks associated with managing its archive, database, and audio recording equipment.
The R&A internship provides an opportunity to gain experience with the administrative tasks necessary to support archival processes and recording operations in a non-profit setting.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support data maintenance and metadata cleanup within our archival database
- Prepare interview paperwork for digitization and long-term storage
- Compose blog posts featuring full-length interviews for publication on our website
- Manage with internal research requests from Production
- Share collection subsets with universities, libraries, and repositories nationwide
- Perform equipment inspections, research, and testing
- Special projects based on the department’s needs and intern’s interests
- Additional organizational and administrative projects depending on departmental needs and intern interests
ABOUT YOU
- You are interested in oral history and the compassion that is possible through listening to others share their personal stories.
- You’re currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-granting program
- You have excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills
- You enjoy speaking on the telephone and have a pleasant and professional phone persona
- You have a strong attention to detail; you’re proactive and self-motivated
- You see the big picture, you’re able to problem-solving and multi-task
- Working with diverse populations interests you
- Proficiency with computers and basic level of proficiency in working with new technical equipment is required; Mac OSX experience is preferred
- Experience or interest working with recording equipment and familiarity with basic digital photography equipment is helpful
Please note that we do not currently accept applications from high school students.
In-Office Work:
Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting.
For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.
COVID NOTICE:
All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer.
We monitor NYC COVID-19 transmissions rates every week to inform staff of in-office protocols. This status is emailed to all staff every Friday and will include the rules to follow for each color code: Green, Yellow, and Red. These codes will dictate the masking and gathering guidelines.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
