Job Title: Archive Intern, 2 positions (Department of Vertebrate Paleontology)
Responsibilities and Duties:
The intern will participate in an IMLS-funded project to catalog the Vertebrate Paleontology
Archive in order to broaden access to the collection. The intern will work in a team of two, under
the supervision of the Project Archivist and AMNH collections and Research Library staff, on
processing tasks to meet the goals of the work plans set for various areas of the project. These
tasks will include cataloging unprocessed materials; assisting with the creation of finding aids;
working through materials to flag them for future conservation, re-housing and digitization in
future grant projects; and contributing to social media outreach.
The internship period runs for 18 months; this position requires a minimum commitment of 6
consecutive months, working one to two days a week. Work on this internship can only be
performed onsite at the AMNH. Preference may be given to candidates who can commit to more
than one day per week. A stipend will be provided as support over the internship period.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should be enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a Library and Archives graduate
program, or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Paleontology program with experience
working in an archive collection. Proficiency in the use of Mac- and PC-based software, good
organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently are
crucial. Awareness and interest in current developments of data standards, trends and emerging
technologies in the field of archives and records management. Comfort taking the initiative in
new settings and knowing when to ask adept questions. Experience working in museum
collections a plus.
Interested parties should apply online:
Applications must be received no later than Friday October 20th, 2023.
Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail
**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email
inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified if they have
been selected for an interview**
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