The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute (HSI) Archives and Special Collections is seeking a highly
motivated and detail-oriented individual for a paid processing internship. The Haitian Studies
Institute Archives is located on the third floor of the Brooklyn College Library.
In May 2016, the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York (CUNY) approved the
creation of the university-wide Haitian Studies Institute housed at Brooklyn College. The CUNY
HSI Archives were formally established in August of 2023 with the hiring of its first archivist. The
establishment of the archives upholds CUNY HSI’s mission as an academic unit aimed to
encourage and support studies on Haiti and Haitians, through the acquisition and preservation
of collections that represent Haiti and its Diaspora.
The Processing Archivist Intern will commit to a minimum of 8 hours of work per week for a total
of 120 hours on-site with the possible flexibility of working remotely. The intern will learn about
processing both large and small collections by conducting an inventory, creating a process plan,
arranging and describing materials, and rehousing records. The internship will focus on the
institute’s five newly acquired collections. The training received through this internship will allow
successful interns to have a thorough understanding of processing collections and gain
demonstrable experience in processing collections and working with Archivesspace.
Requirements
● Enrollment in, or recent completion of, M.L.I.S or similar degree with a concentration in archival studies from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent graduate degree in information science, records management, or preservation.
● A demonstrated interest in Black, Caribbean, or Haitian Studies (scholarship, activism, artistic expression)
● Excellent attention to detail.
● Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
● Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Preferred
● Fluency in French or Haitian Krèyol
● Familiarity with cataloging and archival processing
● Experience working with archives information management applications
