Archive Spave Internship

Why Choose Us?

The illustrious aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the fastest planes in the world, and a guided missile submarine are all on display at the non profit Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Over a million people visit the museum each year, which was founded in 1982 and is headquartered on the old USS Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. The mission of the Museum is to honour our heroes, educate the public, and inspire our youth by promoting awareness and understanding of history, science, and service through its collections, exhibitions, and programming.

American history and literature, archival collections, art and culture, cataloguing, collection conservation and preservation, communications, cultural heritage, digital stewardship, education, exhibitions, humanities, library and information science, museum studies, outreach, performing arts, project management, public relations, and research are among her areas of interest and study.

Internship Archives - Unpaid Internship

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's collections manager is looking for an intern for a part-time (two days per week), unpaid internship during the fall. The intern will assist with entering the Museum's archives into Archives Space while reporting to the collections manager. This internship is a fantastic chance to obtain real-world experience in a museum setting if you are interested in archives work and naval history.

Members Enjoyship

• Unlimited free entry throughout the entire year Express members-only line
• Invitations to the annual Members Night and Memorial Day Members are discounted at $18 for adults and $13 for children. breakfast, previews of exhibitions, and special activities
• Ticket sales in advance and price reductions for museum events
• Residents of New York City are entitled to a 25% discount on all Memberships!
• Only on-site redemption at the Museum Box Office; residence verification required.
• 15% off at the restaurant and store at the museum, as well as on mementos.
• Offers from the Neighborhood Partners Program at nearby businesses
• Exclusive newsletters and emails for members

Responsibilities and obligations

• Create finding aids and add them to the Archives Space database
• Handling and scanning old records and pictures
• Help the collections staff with the setup of the fall displays
• Entering data into The Museum System (TMS)
• Carry out additional tasks as allocated, such as internal research projects

Competencies and Experience

A student pursuing an advanced degree in history, library/archival science, or a related field, or a recent college graduate. It would be ideal to have prior experience processing archives, handling objects, and using TMS.

Review of the programme

The Archive Spave Internship(AHHA) Internship Program offers the next generation of archivists and knowledge workers from various backgrounds priceless chances to evaluate, arrange, and interpret collections or programmes that support telling a comprehensive account of the American experience. Projects and internships will broaden the audience for library resources and improve their usability, enabling them to more accurately reflect the rich cultural and creative heritage of the United States.

Program Objectives

The programme focuses on increasing understanding of the analysis, arrangement, and description of special historical records in order to make them accessible for research and educational use. While assisting library specialists in various divisions, interns will have the chance to examine historical records that represent rich cultural, creative, and intellectual resources.

Internship Details

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Application Period: Annually

Application Notes: The open application period for AHHA 2023 is March 20, 2023 – April 24, 2023.

Compensation: These internships are part-time, temporary staff positions at the GS-03/1 level (2023 General Schedule (GS) hourly pay rate per hour for 10 weeks).

Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.

Program Duration: Short-term. Program Dates: 10 weeks: Monday, September 11, 2023 – Friday, November 17, 2023

Qualifications; Current master's and doctoral students, as well as junior and senior undergraduates. Candidates from all majors or those who have graduated between December 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.

Send a résumé and cover letter to resume @intrepidmuseum.org for review.

Make sure the subject line contains the name of the internship.

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Archive Spave Internship-FAQS

What is the schedule for work?

Interns decide the actual work schedule with their project mentors and put in 20 hours a week on-site. Interns may change their schedules during the Pay Period with Project Mentor's prior discussion and consent.

What do the hiring authorities look for in applications?

The selection of officials will take into account their background, training, and project-related interests. Experience or education in subjects relating to cultural institutions can be advantageous, while it is not necessary.

Is this internship available remotely?

Yes. It's a hybrid programme with both online and in-person tasks.

Can I work on two projects at once?

No. For this internship, only one project may be undertaken. You must select one of the offers you receive if you apply for both an onsite project and a remote project.

Will there be a spring or summer internship programme?

We are thinking about running the programme during different seasons as it develops. Visit the Internship and Fellowship Program portal at https://www.loc.gov/ifp for more details about internships and fellowships at the Library of Congress. To view additional internships at the Library of Congress, click the Overview tab.

How can I maintain contact with the Advanced Internship Program for Archives, History, and Heritage?

Join the conversation on the dynamic Of the People blog, which features AHHA intern spotlights, programme resources, and fresh approaches to using library assets.

After my internship, Am I able to find a full-time position?

There is no assurance that the internships will lead to full-time employment. We do, however, strongly advise anyone considering a career at the Library of Congress to review all of the openings posted on the USAJOBS and the Library's Careers websites. The new knowledge and experience you gained while working at the library can be used as a springboard and the person who oversaw your fellowship can be a useful source of information for job searches in the future.