Geography & Map Internship, Lib of Congress (Remote)

 

Exploring the World: Geography and Map Internship

• General Website: https://www.loc.gov/research-centers/geography-and-map/
• Program Website: https://www.loc.gov/research-centers/geography-and-map/about-this-research-center/internships/
• Hosting Service Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
• Program Contact: GMIntern@loc.gov
• Interests/Areas of Study: Cartography, Geography, Information Science, Library Science, History, Political Science and Linguistics
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident
• Application Period: Ongoing
• Application Notes: Currently enrolled students (undergraduate, graduate) and those who have graduated twelve months prior to their internship start date. 
• Compensation: GS-03/01 level with Washington-Baltimore-Arlington locality pay
• Academic Credit: No Credit
• Available Benefits: Library Store discounts, and onsite interns may be eligible for a transit subsidy.
• Program Duration: Short-term. Approximately 10 to 12 weeks a session; full-time.
• Qualifications: See Program page.

Exploring the World: Geography and Map Internship Program aspires to provide under-graduate, graduate, and recent graduate students an opportunity to conduct independent research, and scholarly study using the Geography and Map Division (GMD) and other Library resources and collections. 

This program provides undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduate students an opportunity to conduct independent research and scholarly study as part of their assigned project using the Geography and Map Division (GMD) and other Library resources and collections. These specific projects will enable interns to assist staff in unearthing hidden collections and cartographers from previously underrepresented materials.

Participants will gain experience with the integrated analog and digital collections in the Geography and Map Division and the overall services of the nation’s largest public library with diverse collection materials and formats; use the largest collection of maps and cartographic items in the world while developing professional working relationships with librarians and digital library practitioners; and receive exposure to a broad spectrum of library work, reference, metadata, access, inventory, collection management, geographic information systems (GIS), Geospatial Portal, modern mapping software, and information technology.

Qualifications

Opportunities are open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who are currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate) and those who have graduated in the twelve months prior to their internship start date.

Application Dates, Program Period, and Project Titles

Spring 2026 - May 18 to July 31, 2026 – Making Legacy Geospatial Materials Accessible

Summer 2026 - July 27 - October 16, 2026 – Digital Rights Investigator

The application period for the spring and summer 2026 session is February 27, 2026, to March 27, 2026.

Complete Application Package

A complete application package will include:

• Cover letter expressing interest
• Federal Style Resume
• Most recent transcript, official or unofficial

How to Apply

A complete application package should be sent to GMIntern@loc.gov

Please send your questions concerning the Internship Program to GMIntern@loc.gov

Sources:

https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/exploring-the-world-internship/

https://www.loc.gov/research-centers/geography-and-map/about-this-research-center/internships/

Teaching w/Primary Srcs, Lib of Congress (Remote)

Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Internship Program

• General Website: https://www.loc.gov/teachers
• Hosting Service Unit: Office of the Librarian
• Program Contact: Stacie Moats smoats@loc.gov
• Interests/Areas of Study: Education, library science, history, museum studies
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; Permanent Resident
• Application Period: Ongoing
• Compensation: • There are two TPS internship opportunities, one remote and one onsite, available per semester. The compensation for each internship is as follows: The remote TPS intern (20 hours per week) may be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of $500, only. The onsite TPS intern (35 hours per week), working in person on the Library’s Capitol Hill campus in Washington, DC, may be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of $750. Additionally, the onsite TPS intern may be eligible to receive $255 per month for local transportation, and up to $1,250 monthly to offset documented housing costs. If initially living outside of the Washington, DC metro area, the onsite TPS intern may be eligible to receive a travel allowance of up to $1,000 each way to help pay for personal travel to and from DC at the beginning and end of the internship.
• Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but individual TPS interns may arrange to receive credit with their schools in advance.
• Available Benefits: • Library of Congress Internal Discounts
• Program Duration: Short-term. Fall and spring terms.
• Qualifications: The Library of Congress will select up to two TPS interns per semester through this notice, one remote and one working onsite, with the following qualifications: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; at least 18 years old at the start of the internship; undergraduate or graduate student of good standing, or a recent graduate (within six months); interest in working with and developing primary-source based materials for learners ages 9+, their families, and/or K-12 teachers. Successful candidates are likely to have academic, volunteer, or professional experience related to education, library science, history or museum studies, etc., targeted at learners ages 9+, their families, and/or K-12 teachers; and a collaborative approach conducive to working with colleagues to exchange ideas and strategies for augmenting learning and teaching with connections to Library resources.

Program Overview:

The Library’s Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program  is administered by the Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office. Through this program, the Library offers teaching materials, professional development, and partnership opportunities focused on the educational use the Library’s digitized primary sources.

The TPS Consortium is a nationwide network of partner organizations that delivers educational programming, and creates teaching materials and tools based on the Library’s digitized primary sources and other online resources. This work supports the Library’s mission to use its collections to connect with all Americans to engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.

The TPS Internship Program offers onsite and remote opportunities for interns to help Library staff and TPS Consortium members incorporate the Library’s collections of digitized primary sources into high-quality educational programming and materials. Interns will gain valuable, collaborative work experience by exploring educational resources, applying learning strategies, and connecting through partnerships. A key component of the TPS Internship Program is researching and contributing content about new discoveries and reflections to the TPS Teachers Network, culminating in a special project.

Whether remote or onsite, TPS interns will engage with TPS Consortium members and the more than 17,000 educators belonging to the TPS Teachers Network. In addition, the onsite TPS intern will support the Library’s in-person programming for young visitors ages 9+ and their families by developing an onsite component based on related research.

TPS interns will:

• identify materials and learning strategies that use digitized Library resources to effectively support K-12 student and teacher audiences
• learn about the Library, its collections and programs
• help to plan and support primary source-based educational programming targeting K-12 student and teacher audiences
• design and implement a special project as described in the application materials
• conduct research and consult with Library experts to inform internship work
• share insights and engage in online discussions on the TPS Teachers Network
• (onsite only) engage young visitors ages 9+ and their families with primary source and collection-based activities

Schedule 

The onsite TPS intern will work up to 35 hours per week from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, five days a week. One of these days must include Saturday. The Library is closed on Sunday.

The remote TPS intern will work 20 hours per week, Monday- Friday, and determine their actual work schedule with Library staff. The remote TPS intern must be able to work at least part of their weekly schedule between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00 pm Eastern Time.

Application Notes:

How to Apply: Email the following application materials to: tpscolorado@msudenver.edu Please use this subject line: “TPS Internship – [Applicant’s full name]”. In your application, please include:

o Resume

o Statement of purpose describing future professional and/or academic plans (250 words)

o Topic idea for a project that identifies digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress, found at https://www.loc.gov, suitable for engaging learners, ages 9+. Please also explain why you chose this topic of interest. (100 words max.)

o Transcript (may be unofficial)

o Two academic and/or professional references (contact information only)

o Availability: remote or onsite

Important: All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM local time on the deadline indicated below. Late materials will not be reviewed.

o Spring 2026 Applications accepted between: 08/11/2025 – 11/03/2025 (Internship dates: week of 2/02/2026 – week of 05/11/2026)

o Fall 2026 Applications accepted between: 03/02/2026 - 5/11/2026 (Internship dates: week of 09/14/2026 – week of 12/15/2026)

Note: Library of Congress staff and partners cannot accept questions regarding individual applications. However, those who have general questions about this internship program may contact: smoats@loc.gov

Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/teaching-with-primary-sources-tps-internship-program/

Archives Internship, Library of Congress (Remote)

Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program

• Hosting Service Unit: All Library of Congress
• Program Contact: AHHA@loc.gov
• Interests/Areas of Study: American Studies; Anthropology; Archival Studies; Arts Administration; Computer Science; Dance Studies; Digital Humanities; Education; History; Hospitality Services; International Studies; Legal Studies; Library Science; Library and Information Science; Mathematics; Museum Education; Museum Studies; Performance Studies; Political Science; Science
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
• Application Period: Annually
• Application Notes: The open application period for AHHA 2026 is March 19 – April 20, 2026. Submit applications through the AHHA Remote or AHHA Onsite links.
• Compensation: These internships are part-time, temporary staff positions at the GS-03/1 level: Onsite: $17.78 per hour for 10 weeks, 20 hours per week. Remote: $17.87 - $23.12 per hour for 10 weeks, 20 hours per week. Rates are subject to variations based on differences in locality pay area rates for the current year.
• Academic Credit: No Credit
• Available Benefits: Onsite AHHA interns are eligible for local transit benefits.
• Program Duration: Short-term. Program Dates: 10 weeks: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026.
• Qualifications: Currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, masters and Ph.D. candidates from all majors or those who have graduated between December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.

• A. Program Overview
• B. Projects
• C. Descriptions
• D. AHHA Program FAQs
• E. USAJobs AHHA26 Onsite Internship - Review and Apply
• F. USAJobs AHHA26 Remote Internship - Review and Apply

Program Overview

The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program gives the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers invaluable opportunities to analyze, organize, and interpret collections or programs that help share the story of the American experience. Internships and projects will heighten visibility for Library resources that represent the rich heritage of the United States.

Program Focus

AHHA offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the Library of Congress collections — the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior specialist and learn the standards and techniques to properly arrange and provide descriptions for archival collection materials.

The program focuses on building awareness of how unique historical records are analyzed, organized, and described in order to make them available for research and educational use. Interns will have the opportunity to explore historical documents representing rich creative and intellectual resources, while working under the direction of library specialists in various divisions.

Interns will develop knowledge of the types of materials within the Library’s collections, including how they are collected, acquired, cataloged, preserved, interpreted, and shared, and the procedures governing their use; develop and maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships with librarians and others throughout the Library, with colleagues in other intern programs, and with subject matter experts to provide or exchange information; present information to groups and persons with similar understanding of the subject; and attend workshops, seminars, or meetings in relevant fields for professional development.

Sponsorship

The Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program is made possible by the generous support of the Knowledge Navigators Trust Fund.

Selection Process

Applications will be forwarded to selecting officials in the Library who will arrange telephone or Zoom interviews with promising applicants based on materials submitted. Letters of recommendation are not required for this application; references will be called for top candidates. Selectees will be provided with detailed information about onboarding and preparing for the internship.

A complete application package consists of:

1. resume
2. legible copy of latest college/university transcripts
3. names and contact information of two references, and
4. responses to vacancy questions

Note: All items must be submitted through USAJOBS during the open application period. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

AHHA 2026 Projects - Onsite

Interns will complete the following 5 onsite projects during AHHA 2026. All work for these projects will be completed entirely onsite within the Library’s Capitol Hill campus. Each intern will be assigned to work on one project as their primary responsibility, alongside other assignments that will introduce them to the range of LOC activity. Applicants will be asked to select their top two project choices in the application.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once selected and hired for the internship, every effort will be made to accommodate project selections. Preferred project placement cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate two projects of interest within their applications.

1. Engaging Youth and Families Onsite at the Library of Congress (Informal Learning Office)
2. Copyright Records Management Inventory (Copyright Office)
3. Providing Public Access to American History within the Holdings of the Manuscript Division (Manuscript Division)
4. American History in the Spanish Foreign Copying Program Records (Manuscript Division)
5. Researching and Curating American Federal Legislative History Materials (Law Library)

Project Descriptions

AHHA 2026 Projects - Onsite

1. Engaging Youth and Families Onsite at the Library of Congress

   Project Description: The Informal Learning Office intern will support the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) content for The Source, the Library’s new experiential research and discovery gallery for youth and families. During this onsite internship, the intern will observe youth, family, and student visitors in The Source, participate in school programs, and observe informal learning interactions. Based on their observations and knowledge of Library collections, the intern will develop a STEM-focused interpretive plan to be utilized when engaging with visitors. Supporting tasks might include assessing school programs for content and efficacy, working with content specialists to identify collection materials to highlight, writing a blog, and speaking with families to receive feedback. This project adapts Library materials for a youth audience while supporting the mission of heightening visibility and promoting useability of Library collections. The intern will connect children to a deeper understanding of our country’s historical and creative record through interactive, STEM-focused materials.

   Required skills and knowledge: Experience with children grades 3rd through 10th, including teaching or student teaching, childcare, working at a camp, or volunteering at museums or other youth-serving institutions; degree or classes (either graduate or undergraduate) in education, library sciences and museum studies, STEM.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Experience using library catalogs and databases; ability to plan work and meet deadlines; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting; knowledge of American history; experience with learners in intergenerational and family settings or serving different types of audiences in customer service roles.

2. Copyright Records Management Inventory

   Project Description: The Copyright Office Records Management Division (RMD) project offers an opportunity to strengthen operational capacity while providing a structured educational intern experience. The interns will support essential records management activities, including inventory verification, and contribute directly to the accuracy, discoverability, and useability of the Copyright deposits copy records. Additionally, interns will learn and apply archival best practices to interpret materials that reflect the history of American creativity, reinforcing the Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) internship program’s emphasis on understanding and sharing the American experience. The project also enhances the visibility of information documenting the nation’s rich creative and intellectual heritage and builds awareness of how unique historical copyright records are analyzed, organized, and described in order to support research. The project work and deliverables will be structured around clear project management principles within an internship that provides meaningful operational support, mentorship, and high-value professional development.

   Required skills and knowledge: Ability to communicate and convey information clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats in support of collaboration, documentation, and cross-team coordination; understanding of basic computer operations, standard office software, digital file management, and the ability to navigate databases or information systems used in records or research environments.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Ability to contribute to group projects while also managing individual assignments with accountability; knowledge of archival, records, and information management.

3. Providing Public Access to American History within the Holdings of the Manuscript Division

   Project Description: Through hands-on learning under the guidance of an experienced archives specialist, this onsite project provides the intern with the opportunity to learn and apply archival standards and principles while processing and making available for research use several small, unprocessed accessions forming part of the Manuscript Division’s rich holdings of unique material about American history. In addition to physical processing tasks, the intern will analyze and identify subject content found in the materials, most of which date from the mid-20th century (mostly post-World War II). The content revolves around the work of notable authors, performing artists, scientists, politicians, and jurists and relates to a near-endless variety of American historical topics. By the close of the project, the intern will share knowledge and lessons learned by means of a presentation to other Library staff.

   Required skills and knowledge: Ability to plan work and meet deadlines; think critically and propose resolutions to problems; work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting, and ability to communicate in writing; knowledge of American history and a variety of office technology applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Ability to organize, describe, and preserve archival materials; knowledge of Library Science and a variety of automated tools and technologies such as integrated library systems and ArchivesSpace.

4. American History in the Spanish Foreign Copying Program Records

   Project Description: The intern will work with staff of the Manuscript Reading Room to describe various series from the Foreign Copying Program (FCP) Records in Spanish language, which were copied by Library staff in the first half of the 20th century from original records relating to American history held in overseas repositories. The intern will compare information about the collection across old shelf lists, dated published guides, and catalogs and other guides available from repositories overseas. After acquiring an understanding of a collection’s arrangement, series, and points of access, the intern will generate shelf lists for different series and may begin work on a LibGuide. The intern will also co-author a blog post and may participate in Library-sponsored panels or webinars discussing their work. The project and deliverables provide an opportunity to create insightful and impactful research products while enabling the intern to gain expert archival and library skills.

   Required skills and knowledge: Experience using library catalogs and databases; ability to plan work and meet deadlines, and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting; knowledge of American history.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Reading knowledge of Spanish language; experience creating inventories, shelf lists, or finding aids; knowledge of Library Science and world history.

5. Researching and Curating American Federal Legislative History Materials

   Project Description: This project provides an opportunity to become familiar with researching, retrieving, reviewing, and curating historical legal records held by the Law Library of Congress. The Law Library Public Services Division intern will work onsite and develop a new reading room display that celebrates the 130th anniversary of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building in 2027. This project will involve researching and reviewing items in the Law Library’s collections that are relevant to the Library’s history. The intern will then work with colleagues to develop and curate a reading room display with visuals, summaries, and historical data. Finally, the intern will draft one or more blog posts for In Custodia Legis to promote the new display, describe what they learned during their internship, and outline the legislative history of constructing the Jefferson Building.
   Required skills and knowledge: Attention to detail; good time management, and ability to follow a workflow; knowledge of basic computer programs (email, Word, Excel, Adobe), and basic experience with managing projects.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Skill in using an online catalog and/or integrated library system; general knowledge of federal legislation and the law-making process.

AHHA 2026 Projects – Remote

Interns will complete the following 2 remote projects during AHHA 2026. All work for these projects will be completed remotely. Each intern will be assigned to work on one project as their primary responsibility, alongside other assignments that will introduce them to the range of LOC activity. Applicants will be asked to list their top two project choices in the application.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once selected and hired for the internship, every effort will be made to accommodate project selections. Due to the popularity of some areas of interest, preferred project placement cannot be guaranteed. All project areas may not be available at the time applicants are selected and others may be added. Applicants should be sure to indicate two project areas of interest within their applications.

1. Embodied Archives: Connecting Communities to the Katherine Dunham Collection (Digital Strategy Directorate)
2. On the Digital Campaign Trail: Archiving U.S. Election Websites (Web Archiving Section)

Project Descriptions

AHHA 2026 Projects - Remote

1. Embodied Archives: Connecting Communities to the Katherine Dunham Collection

   Project Description: Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) pioneered modern dance while conducting groundbreaking anthropological fieldwork in the Caribbean and advocating for civil rights. The Katherine Dunham Collection at the Library of Congress preserves photographs, moving images, and manuscripts documenting her legacy. Interns will work remotely to analyze photographs, films, and manuscripts to illuminate connections between Dunham's choreography, anthropological research, and activism. They will develop interpretive content and co-design a digital experience that brings audiences into direct engagement with her work through curated primary sources and contextual narratives. Interns will gain proficiency in archival research, digital humanities, and user experience design while deepening their knowledge of African American diasporic and intellectual history. This project heightens visibility for Library resources through user-centered digital innovation, creating connections between audiences and primary source materials.

   Required skills and knowledge: Experience conducting independent research using primary sources and archival materials; ability to plan work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment; effective written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with American history.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Experience working with digitized archival collections or digital humanities projects; experience writing for public audiences; willingness to experiment with innovative approaches to storytelling using digital and emerging technologies; knowledge of the history of American modern dance, Caribbean history, anthropology, or the Dunham Technique; familiarity with Library of Congress digital collections.

2. On the Digital Campaign Trail: Archiving U.S. Election Websites

   Project Description: Political campaign websites are inherently ephemeral, changing rapidly as events unfold and often disappearing once an election ends. While limited in lifespan, they are unique records of the candidates, issues, and debates that shape history. In this project, the intern will learn how the Library preserves the digital campaign trail through hands-on work with the U.S. Elections Web Archive, which has preserved presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial candidate websites since 2000. The intern will work with the on-going collection of content for the mid-term elections and gain an understanding of the technical challenges of web archiving by assessing what has been captured. They will also participate in the collaborative process through which web archives are described and made available on loc.gov and contribute to data analysis, presentations, and written materials that increase the visibility and understanding of the web archive.

   Required skills and knowledge: Ability to plan, organize, and execute work within specified deadlines; strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail; aptitude for working collaboratively with others; eagerness to learn, and a demonstrated interest in web archives.

   Preferred skills and knowledge: Experience with data analysis tools and methods; experience using or working with archival material (especially web archives), and familiarity with web technologies.

FAQs for AHHA

1. What is GS-03/01 pay?

   These internships are part-time (20 hours per week), temporary staff positions at the 2026 GS-03/1 level:

   Onsite projects: The pay rate for onsite work in 2026 is $17.78 hour.

   Remote projects: Interns will be paid at the 2026 General Schedule (GS) hourly pay rate based on the location where the work is performed.

   Example: If you perform the work from Washington, DC, your pay breakdown will be: $17.78/hour; $355.60/week; $3,556 for 10 weeks.

   Find your location and its accompanying hourly pay rate here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule

2. What is the work schedule?

   Interns work 20 hours per week and determine with their Project Mentors the actual work schedule. With Project Mentor approval, some interns may choose to work every weekday while others may choose to work 3 – 4 days per week. For example:

   • Monday – Friday; 4 hours per day
   • Monday, Tuesday, Friday; 8 hours Monday and Tuesday; 4 hours Friday

   Those selected for this position must be available to work 20 hours per week for the entire 10-week program, Monday - Friday.

   Interns must be able to work part of their schedule within the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00 pm Eastern Time and attend a mandatory orientation on September 8, 2026 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time). 

   Onsite interns must be able to report onsite for the entire duration of the internship. Onsite interns are not eligible for regular telework.

3. Can AHHA interns work on the weekend?

   No. All work is completed Monday – Friday.

4. What is the location for this internship?

   Onsite projects will be completed within the Library’s Capitol Hill campus. Depending on the project, interns will work in one of these three buildings:

   • Jefferson Building: 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC
   • Adams Building: 120 Second Street SE, Washington, DC
   • Madison Building: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC

   Remote projects will be completed throughout the continental U.S.

5. Do I need to provide a transcript?

   Yes. A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts is required with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Your transcript will be used to certify your eligibility for the program.

   Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position. Transcripts must be issued by the college or university, and must include your name, the name of the institution, and the courses and course dates. Screenshots, Word or other text documents, and stand-alone course lists are not acceptable. 

   Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification. If you do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment.

6. What are the selecting officials looking for in the application?

   Selecting officials consider experience, education, and interests related to the projects.

7. I am interested in more than one project for this program. Can I apply to more than one? Must I submit separate applications for each?

   In the Vacancy Questions, you will be asked to select your two top project choices and describe how your education, experience, interests and/or training align with your selected projects.

   Note that you can only be selected for one project.

8. Can I do two projects at the same time?

   No. You can only work on one project for this internship.

9. I have not started my academic program yet. I am already registered for classes. Am I still eligible to apply?

   To be eligible, you do indeed need to be taking classes already, at the point of application (or be a recent graduate between December 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026). While you are unfortunately not eligible for the fall 2026 session of AHHA, please do look for upcoming internship opportunities at the Library of Congress.

10. Do you provide housing?

    No. The Library of Congress does not provide housing to interns, fellows, or other program participants. Housing arrangements are the full responsibility of the individual.

11. Do you provide relocation expenses?

    No.

12. Do you provide transportation?

    Onsite interns are eligible to receive a transit subsidy for local public transportation.

13. What steps should I take when preparing my application to make sure I qualify and meet the requirements for this opportunity?

    Assess your schedule in advance as much as possible to make sure you are able to meet the 20 hour per week time commitment within the hours of 9:30 am- 3:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.

    Review the AHHA 2026 How to Apply Guide (PDF, 2.45 MB) for step-by-step guidelines on preparing and submitting your application.

    Plan to submit your application through USAJOBS in advance of the Monday, April 20 11:59 ET deadline to allow time for any technical issues. Late applications will not be accepted.

    Draft and save your responses to the Vacancy Questions outside of the USAJOBS platform. This will guard against lost work in the event of technical or connectivity issues. Review your responses carefully before copying text into USAJOBS and submitting the application.

14. What are the Vacancy Questions required for this application? 
    
    • Describe how your education, experience, and/or training support the knowledge and skills required for your selected projects.
    • Describe how the Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program relates to your overall career goals and/or how you would benefit from working on your first and second choice projects.
    • Describe your interest in and/or experience with analyzing, organizing, and/or interpreting archival and/or heritage collections, resources and/or programs.

    We highly recommend that you craft responses that best demonstrate your writing skills. Selecting officials may consider your responses as writing samples, especially for projects that culminate in intern-produced written publications.

15. What should I include in my federal resume? 
    
    • Dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience.
    • Volunteer work and roles in community organizations.
    • Numbers, percentages, and/or dollars that highlight your accomplishments.

    Please note: There is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the documents section within the application process. When the application system prompts, please proceed to the agency site to complete your application.

16. How many academic credits do I receive in the program?

    The Library of Congress is not an academic institution and does not grant course credits. However, you may check with your school about receiving credits for your internship if interested.

17. I am not available to start the internship on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Am I still eligible?

    No. We require all interns to report on the same day, Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for a mandatory orientation from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eastern Time. During the orientation, interns will meet Library staff and complete onboarding tasks.

18. I cannot work 20 hours per week for the 10 weeks of the program’s duration. Am I still eligible?

    No. The time commitment is not flexible, but we encourage you to apply for other Library of Congress opportunities in the near future if your schedule aligns.

19. Is a background check required?

    If you are selected, a background check will be required. You will be contacted by the Library’s Personnel Security Division with directions detailing how to proceed. Follow the directions carefully and complete the required tasks as soon as possible. Late submissions will impact the onboarding process.

20. If I am selected for this internship, will I need to affirm the Oath of Office?

    Yes. During the entry-on-duty process, all AHHA candidates take the Oath of Office, as required by 5 U.S.C. 3331 . Affirming the Oath of Office is a requirement for participation in this internship.

21. I am a currently enrolled Doctorate in Education student and my friend is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate. Are we eligible to apply?

    Yes. Doctoral and Ph.D candidates from all fields and majors are eligible.

22. Can my internship lead to a full-time job?

    The internships come with no guarantee of permanent employment. However, we encourage those interested in careers at the Library of Congress to look at all job opportunities listed on the USAJOBS website and the Library’s Careers website. The new skills and experience gained during your time at the Library can be used as a stepping stone and the supervisor of your fellowship can be a valuable reference for your future job searches.

23. Will these internships be offered in the Spring or Summer?

    No. AHHA takes place once a year during the fall season. For additional information about internships and fellowships at the Library of Congress, visit the Internship and Fellowship Program portal: https://www.loc.gov/ifp Click on the Overview tab to explore other internships at the Library of Congress.

24. What is the timeline for selection notification?

    Selections for all 2026 AHHA interns are projected to be complete by late July 2026. Notices of selection or non-selection will be sent during the first week of August 2026. If you have questions regarding the USAJOBS vacancy announcement or the status of your application, please contact jobhelp@loc.gov.

Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program/

Paid Fall 2026 Archival Internships, The Met (Upper East Side)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art _ Paid Fall 2026 Archival Internships for Graduate Students:

(1) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / Development – Event and Photo Collections
(2) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / Digital Department – Film and Audio Collection
(3) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / Michael C. Rockefeller Wing – Department projects

About The Met Museum Archives:
The objective of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives is to collect, organize, and preserve in perpetuity the corporate records and official correspondence of the Museum, to make this material accessible and provide research support, and to further an informed and enduring understanding of the Museum's history. Archives holdings include Board of Trustees records, legal documents, and Museum publications, office files of selected Museum staff, architectural drawings, press clippings, and ephemera. Several other Museum departments are also home to archival collections related to different research areas; the Museum Archives department also works to advise these departments on their archive and record keeping initiatives.

This upcoming Fall, we are pleased to have 3 internship opportunities available for current or recently graduated archives-focused graduate students:

(1) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / Development – Event and Photo Collections

Project

This internship will focus on the arrangement and description of an extensive collection of event invitations and related photographs from The Met’s Development Department. The Museum Archives intern will work with both Development and Museum Archives staff to identify materials, as well as create a finding aid in ArchivesSpace. This opportunity provides equal access to the handling of unique physical collections, as well as digital experience in software that is widely used across the archives field.

(2) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / Digital Department – Film and Audio Collection

Project

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to an extensive moving-image archive, which comprises over 1,500 films on art-related subjects, many of which are extremely rare. Over time since their initial creation and usage, these materials still retain significant artifactual value, providing insight into the Met’s history. To date, only select materials have been transferred and preserved. The bulk of the collection has been loosely inventoried and stored partially onsite in cold storage, though most of the collection resides in an offsite storage facility. The intern will continue ongoing workflows to catalogue these holdings at the item level, rehouse them, and move them to a more stable storage location. The cataloguing process will also include an assessment for potential conservation treatment. 

(3) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives / MCRW Department Projects

Project

The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at The Met houses the arts of Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania. The department, comprised of three curatorial areas, holds a wide range of unique archival collections. The internship projects for the Fall 2026 semester include refining container locations in ArchivesSpace, rehousing materials, the cataloging of oversize collections, and other related projects.

The Museum Archives is looking for interns with a desire to pursue a career in archives, an interest in the museum world, database experience, and library research skills. Only applicants currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master of Library Science program or similar will be considered for an internship in The Met Archives.

Applicants should choose Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections in the Museum area placement and select Museum Archives as the area of interest. Applicants should also specify their preferred internship in their supporting documents. 

Fall application deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5 pm (ET)
Fall application notification: Second week of August
Fall Internship Program dates: Third week of September through the first week of December (with one week off during the week of Thanksgiving)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status, and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Law Lib and Court Archives Intern, US Court of Int'l Trade (Lower Manhattan)

The United States Court of International Trade is seeking a Law Library and Court Archives Intern for its office at One Federal Plaza, New York, NY.

Position: Law Library and Court Archives Intern 
Term of Internship: June 2026 – August 2026

Salary Range: $18.46 - $22.89 per hour (CL 22) Depending on qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Preference given to those who apply by April 14, 2026.

Position Overview

The Library and Legal Services section at the United States Court of International Trade is accepting applications for a Law Library and Court Archives Intern. The intern will assist the Library and Legal Services section within the Clerk’s Office by providing office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the section, which includes; conducting digital and print research about court judges, assisting with the digitization and cataloging of historic court publications, assisting in the indexing, identification and cataloging of the archive’s photograph collection; participating in the library’s ongoing collection review (e.g., weeding, catalog updates, and new purchase recommendations); and other projects and duties as assigned.

The Law Library and Court Archives intern will also receive training in best practices for reference and research, basic cataloging and classification (SirsiDynix), and basic and advanced legal research techniques both in print and online (including Westlaw, Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, and other specialized legal research databases). The applicant will work independently under the direction of the Supervisory Librarian and Assistant Librarian.

This position is a When-Actually-Employed (WAE) / intermittent appointment. The position will not exceed 90 days.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Recent college graduates are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to current or recent graduate students with a demonstrated interest in libraries and library science, the law and legal research, or historical research and archives. Applicants should be able to lift and move boxes and books weighing approximately 30 pounds. Ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing is required. Must be detail oriented with strong organization skills.

Salary / Benefits

Compensation is based on the actual hours worked. Intermittent employees may not work more than 80 hours per pay period. These employees are eligible for the USCIT Commuter Benefit Program.

Additional Information

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an FBI background check. Federal court employees are appointed under the excepted service. Excepted service appointments are “at will” and can be terminated with or without cause by the court. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available for applicants to review on the US Courts website, and comply with court policies and procedures.

How to Apply

• Consideration will only be given to those that apply through the court’s employment application system by clicking here or at: https://ww2.cit.uscourts.gov:8443/recruitment/.

• Upload a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should address how your education and experience relate to the position. Attachments must be in PDF format (unless otherwise specified) and not be password protected. Files are limited to a size of 5 MB.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. All application information is subject to verification. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The Court reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or fill the vacancy announcement at any time, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. 

UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Source: https://www.cit.uscourts.gov/sites/cit/files/Law%20Library%20and%20Court%20Archives%20Intern%2026-03.pdf

Brooklyn Navy Yard Green Careers Accelerator Internships (Brooklyn)

The Brooklyn Navy Yard is seeking candidates for its Green Careers Accelerator Program. 

On March 5^th, from 2:30 PM until 5 PM, we are hosting an in-person information session at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for candidates to learn more about the Green Careers Accelerator Program. The event will include a panel discussion featuring past interns of the program, where they will share their experience working within the green industry. Food and beverages will be served. If you would like to RSVP, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/GCAInfoSession

 

BNY Green Careers Accelerator Internship Program Details: 

• The internship start and end dates are below.   

June 29 to August 21, 2026  

• Accepted interns commit to a 40-hour work week with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day, and are compensated at $18/hr. This totals to 35 paid hours each week. 

• Interns will participate in various mandatory professional development and networking activities throughout the program.

 

 To Apply:

• Click here to access the Green Careers Accelerator Program application: https://bit.ly/BNY2026Green

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13th, at 11:59 PM

• Limited internships are available, so applications should be sent in as soon as possible. Applications accepted earlier in the process will have greater likelihood of matching to an internship role in their desired field(s).  

 

Eligibility: 

• Accepted students must be NYC residents

• A current college attending student or a recent graduate as of fall 2025 or winter 2026

• Students must demonstrate interest and/or experience in the green economy and sustainability through your major/minor, internships, extracurricular activity, college clubs, and more.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to them at internships@bnydc.org and they'll get back to you as soon as possible.

May Kean Raynolds Graduate Museum Studies Fellowship, Liberty Hall Museum (Union, NJ)

Liberty Hall Museum, in Union, NJ, is seeking applicants for its May Kean Raynolds Graduate Museum Studies Fellowship. The fellowship is offered to graduate students in a master’s program in Museum Studies, History, or a related field.

The fellowship is designed to provide a mentored professional development opportunity to graduate students seeking careers within a museum setting. Fellowships are tailored to the student’s individual educational goals and provide opportunities to explore multiple areas of museum work while gaining specialized skills and experience. Projects may include designing, developing, and delivering innovative programming for diverse audiences, as well as collections management, exhibit development, and marketing design and implementation, based on the fellow’s interests.

Fellows will work approximately 30 hours per week during the 13-week fellowship. Work hours are flexible and will be scheduled during museum operating hours. The fellowship will commence in June 2026 and conclude in August 2026. The museum is easily accessible by New Jersey Transit trains on the Raritan Valley line and New Jersey Transit bus lines.

To apply, please submit the following to Rachael Goldberg at rachael.goldberg@kean.edu by April 30, 2026. Please indicate “May Kean Raynolds Fellowship” in the subject line.

• Full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications.
• A statement, not to exceed 1,000 words, specifying what you wish to accomplish during the fellowship period and detailing how you can utilize the Museum’s resources to achieve your goals.  The statement should also discuss the issues you wish to investigate during the fellowship period, explain how this research is relevant to the field, and outline how it will advance the work of the Liberty Hall Museum.
• Two letters of recommendation
  
  

Source: https://libertyhall.kean.edu/opportunities/