The Center for Puerto Rican Studies Archives of the Puerto Rican Diaspora is seeking an intern for the Fall 2025 semester. The intern’s primary assignment will be to assist the archivist in a repository wide assessment and under the archivist’s supervision will be assigned light processing tasks such as labeling folders, rehousing material, updating records on our database and assessing the collections’ preservation needs. In order to expose the intern to the total environment of the Library and Archives and to provide a well-rounded internship experience, the intern will assist with day-to-day tasks such as pulling materials for researchers, tours, and classes, conducting research, and participating in special projects and events.
The internship will take place on site at the Centro Library and Archives, located at the Silberman School of Social Work on 2180 3rd Ave, 1st Floor, Rm. 120 New York, NY 10035.
The internship spans the Fall 2025 Semester, requiring 10 hours per week. A $5,000 stipend will be provided.
Eligibility:
- The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an academic program (undergraduate or graduate) for the duration of the internship
- Reading comprehension in Spanish
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with archives or special collections
How to apply:
Submit a resume or CV below.
https://centropr.submittable.com/submit/332216/centro-archives-fall-2025-internship
About CENTRO
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College, is a university-based research institute whose mission is to produce, facilitate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research about the experiences of Puerto Ricans in the U.S. and to collect, preserve, and provide access to archival and library resources documenting the history and culture of Puerto Ricans. To complement these core activities, Centro sponsors a year-round program of educational and cultural activities.
About Hunter College
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hunter is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country and famous for a student body that is as diverse as the city itself. Most Hunter students are the first in their families to attend college and many go on to top professional and graduate programs, winning Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships, Mellon fellowships, National Institutes of Health grants, and other competitive honors. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. The 1,700 full- and part-time members of Hunter’s faculty are unparalleled. They receive prestigious national grants, contribute to the world's leading academic journals, and play major roles in cutting-edge research. They are fighting cancer, formulating public policy, expanding our culture, enhancing technology, and more.
