Oral History Archive Internship (Fall 2024)
The Rikers Public Memory Project is seeking an Archive Intern to assist with our backlog of
digital archive processing.
About Us: The Rikers Public Memory Project (RPMP) collects and makes visible the stories of
people most impacted by Rikers Island, to mobilize action toward repairing its generational
harms and interrupting the dehumanizing narratives about people harmed by Rikers. For more
about our project, values, and frequently asked questions, see our flyer.
The Archive Intern responsibilities will include…
● Navigating archive materials on Google Drive and Omeka
● Listening to and/or reading up to 25 interviews to add relevant theme and content tags
and write interview summaries
● Attending weekly Oral History Program meetings (virtual)
● Optional: assisting with in-person interview days and conducting interviews
Candidates should demonstrate the following abilities and experiences…
● Interest in oral history as a tool for preserving and amplifying marginalized voices
● Knowledge of issues faced by incarcerated people; Candidates who are directly
impacted by the criminal legal system will be prioritized
● High familiarity with Google Drive; familiarity with Omeka or other digital archive systems
is a plus, but not required
● Strong attention to detail
● Communicating with coworkers, partners, and volunteers via email
● Self-soothing and emotional regulation skills when encountering potentially triggering
narratives
The time commitments, working environment, and compensation for the internship are…
● 5-10 hours of work a week for the duration of the 12-week internship
● All tasks and team meetings will be remote. The Archive Intern has the option to attend
in-person interview days, but it will not be a requirement for the internship. At this time, RPMP cannot provide computers for interns to work from, and they will have to work
from a personal device.
● Interns will be paid a stipend of $2,500
Prospective interns can apply by sending a resume and statement of interest to
rikersmemory@create-forward.com by September 15, 2024. Please reach out by email with any questions.
