Lead Archivist

(May 29, 2025)

Position Title - Lead Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Managing Director

Position Type - Full-time, term

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range -$76,000 - $85,000

The Winthrop Group is conducting a personnel search for a full-time Lead Archivist to work in the business archives of a Fortune 500 company. This is a 24-month contract with the potential for extension, subject to client requirements and other considerations. The Lead Archivist will be based onsite at the company’s headquarters in New York City, with some work at an offsite storage facility in New Jersey. For further details, please click the link to the official job posting on our website.

he Winthrop Group is conducting a personnel search for a full-time Lead Archivist to work in the business archives of a Fortune 500 company. This is a 24-month contract with the potential for extension, subject to client requirements and other considerations. The Lead Archivist will be based onsite at the company’s headquarters in New York City, with some work at an offsite storage facility in New Jersey. Employment is subject to a background screening and signing a non-disclosure agreement.

Position Summary

The Lead Archivist will be responsible for upgrading the operations and services of the Archives, implementing a prioritized workplan that aligns with organizational priorities, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Archives. Tasks will include archival processing, digitization management, fulfilling reference requests, and supporting special projects. The Lead Archivist will serve as the primary onsite contact for client stakeholders and will collaborate closely with other Winthrop colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Initial Assessment and Planning

Meet with stakeholders to understand priorities, aspirations, and opportunities for the Archives

Evaluate inventories, processes, and work completed to date for potential improvements

Survey physical and digital collections to assess arrangement and description, identify processing/digitization priorities, preservation concerns, and collection strengths and weaknesses

Prepare recommendations and prioritized workplan in collaboration with Winthrop team

Upgrade Operations and Archival Services

Establish and/or revise workflows and other processes to expand access, use, and preservation

Develop Mission Statement, Access Policy, and Collecting Policy

Process archival materials and develop finding aids and other access tools

Respond to reference requests and conduct archival research

Promote heritage communications and outreach through content development, exhibits, tours, writing, and anniversary projects

Digital Archives & Digitization

Implement a new ACMS in coordination with Digital Archivist and selected vendor IT team

Expand access by improving metadata, discovery tools, and online resources

Manage digitization of high-priority materials by outsourced vendor

Develop and implement a process for transferring and processing born-digital assets to the Archives

Advise, as needed, on software needs for collection management, exhibits, digital asset management, and digital preservation

Collection Storage & Space Planning

Develop plan for onsite collections storage and workspace

Oversee onsite and offsite storage in collaboration with Facilities and offsite storage vendor

Coordinate transfer of records to/from offsite storage, as needed, with offsite vendor

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as primary liaison between the archives, client stakeholders, and Winthrop team

Meet on regular basis

Submit brief monthly status updates

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in coordination with Winthrop team and client liaison

Required Qualifications

MLS/MLIS with a concentration in archives or other graduate degree with Certificate in Archival Studies or ACA certification

Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in archives

Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role

Project management experience

Substantial archival processing experience

Demonstrated track record of implementing archival standards and best practices

Knowledge of preservation and conservation standards for archival collections

Capacity to manage time effectively in a dynamic, high-paced corporate setting while maintaining productivity and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with precision and clarity, both orally and in writing, and collaborate with multiple teams across a large organization

Unwavering commitment to privacy and confidentiality

Proven experience working independently and collaboratively with non-archivist stakeholders

Capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of archival services and adapt to changing user needs and/or priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and software for organizing, managing, and preserving archival collections

Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

Preferred Skills

Experience working in business archives or corporate setting

Experience managing or launching an archival program

Knowledge of and/or interest in the history of banking and financial services

Compensation & Benefits

Annual: $72,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience. Includes strong benefits package (health, dental, and vision) and life insurance. All full-time Winthrop employees receive paid time off and annual funding and support for professional development.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references to careers@winthropgroup.com with the subject line “Lead Archivist – New York City”

About The Winthrop Group

Founded in 1982, The Winthrop Group provides professional archives and history services to nonprofits, businesses, foundations, museums, educational institutions, performing arts organizations, families, and individuals. We help our clients capture, organize, preserve, and learn from their pasts, creating valuable resources of knowledge and insight with a multitude of practical applications.

EEO Statement

Winthrop welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or ability. Members of communities historically underrepresented in the archival profession are encouraged to apply.

https://winthropgroup.com/about/page/career-opportunities#lead-archivist-nyc

Archive Consultant

(5/16/2025

Position Title - Archive Consultant

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Artistic Director

Position Type - Part-time, term

Benefits - No

Hourly wage range - $31 - $35

Blank Forms Archive Consultant (3-Month Contract)

Blank Forms is seeking an experienced archivist for a three-month position to collaborate with our in-house team on organizing and expanding our archival collections. These include our institutional archive as well as the archives of Catherine Christer Hennix, Maryanne Amacher, and others. This role involves physical cataloging, organizing, and digitizing papers and audio materials, as well as developing systems for digital asset management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contemporary American and European experimental music and visual art, and hold a degree in Library Science, Information Science, Art History, or a related field—or demonstrate equivalent experience and expertise. The archivist will work closely with the Executive & Artistic Director to help shape the long-term structure and accessibility of our archival holdings.

This is a three month position, requiring approximately 24-28 hours per week that will take place over the course of June through the end of December 2025. The rate is $30–$35/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*Hands-on processing, arrangement, and description of materials

*Develop and implement Blank Forms’ internal digital asset management system, ensuring long-term accessibility, organization, and preservation of digital materials

*Oversee scanning and digitization of a range of media formats as needed, including audio cassettes, DATs, video tapes, and reel-to-reel recordings

*Assisting the Artistic Director with research relating to the collections

*Retrieve materials from off-site and in-house archival storage; prepare items for transport, including packing and shipping, or deliver them for researcher access and staff use

*Advise on relevant grant opportunities and assist in drafting supporting copy and documentation as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

*Hold a Library Science, Information Science, Art History, or related degree, or the equivalent experience and expertise

*Hands-on experience in processing archival collections and archival management

*Knowledge of archival and preservation needs of a variety of materials, including paper documents and materials, photographs, audio-visuals, and digital born assets

*Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness in adapting to the evolving needs of a small nonprofit organization with limited archival infrastructure and resources

*Minimum of 3 years of experience in archival work and management, including experience in file and document organization and management, electronic databases and documents, and database management

*Knowledge of contemporary American and European experimental music and visual arts a plus

All applicants must include a resume, a cover letter, and should be prepared to provide two professional references upon request.

ABOUT BLANK FORMS

Founded in 2016, Blank Forms is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit supporting emerging and historically significant artists who produce work across disciplines, often rooted in traditions of experimental and creative music. We aim to establish new frameworks to preserve, nurture, and present these artists’ work and to build platforms for practices underrepresented in art’s commercial, institutional, and historical fields. Blank Forms collaborates with artists on commissions, exhibitions, publications, as well as archival and estate projects within contemporary cultural ecosystems and in perpetuity. In presenting and documenting this work, Blank Forms seeks to foster an artistic community founded upon engaged and equitable conversations across continents, media and generations.

Blank Forms is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, marital and partnership status, familial status, arrest or conviction record, union membership, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offense, unemployment status, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, military or protected veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, an employee's or an employee's dependent's sexual and reproductive health decisions, as well as all other classifications protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, promotions, benefits, leaves of absence.

All applicants must include a resume, a cover letter, and should be prepared to provide two professional references upon request to lawrence@blankforms.org

Archives Intern 

(May 8, 2025)

Position Title - Archives Intern

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Manager of Archives

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - No

Hourly Wage Range - $18- $25

Overview:

The studio of contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang (Cai Studio) is looking for a summer archives intern. This position will primarily be in the New York studio, based in Manhattan, although occasional travel to the New Jersey Studio may be required. Transportation to the New Jersey studio is generally arranged by the studio. The intern will primarily be working on digitizing the photo archives and project files, as well as organizing the artist’s bibliography, although other work may also be assigned.

This internship is ideal for anyone interested in working in contemporary art and art archives, as this is a fast-paced, living-artist archive that is constantly growing and expanding.

The intern can work either part-time or full-time during the 3-month summer internship. Working hours are from 10am-6pm. This is a fully in-person internship, the work cannot be completed remotely.

This is a paid internship and is paid at minimum wage.

About Cai Studio:

Under the direction of the artist, Cai Studio oversees the fabrication of original artworks, the coordination of public exhibitions, and the conception and production of related publications. The archive department is one of the three main departments (projects, archives, and collections) at the studio. This department is responsible for cataloging and maintaining photographs, videos, and printed documentation of artworks, the art making process, and exhibitions from the earliest stages of Cai’s career up to the present day. The team contributes to a wider understanding of the artist by supporting publications, exhibitions, and scholarship.

Responsibilities:

• Digitize photographs found in the Project Files, following the digitization protocol for file naming and image quality control

• Help with archival processing of the photographs and project files, including identifying artworks, places, and people

• Learn to search and find project information on the CollectiveAccess database to help identify the materials

• Inventory a collection of exhibition catalogues, tracking location and quantity

• Organize and catalogue press related to exhibitions, ensuring scans are accurate and locations are tracked

• Perform other duties and tasks to assist the archivists, as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Background and/or interest in archives, libraries, and preservation

• Strong organizational skills, ensuring accuracy of details and following protocols

• Background and/or interest in contemporary art and art history

• Ability to carry and lift heavy boxes and objects (up to 20 lbs.), including up and down stairs

Preferred:

• Experience working with databases and scanning documents

• Current or recent MSLIS student

• Ability to read Chinese and/or Japanese preferred, but not necessary

• Familiarity with working with CollectiveAccess or other DAMS

Interested applications should send a resume and a brief cover letter to nystudio.search@gmail.com with the subject line “Archives Intern”.

Summer Archives Intern 

(May 5, 2025)

Position Title - Summer Archives Intern

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Digital Strategies Librarian

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - No

Hourly wage range - $18- $25

The Second Circuit Library is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with the processing and cataloging of our physical archival materials. This internship offers hands-on experience in archival practices within a professional library setting.

Position Title: Summer Archives Intern Location: Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, Headquarters Library, New York, NY Salary: $20 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled Expected Start Date: May 27, 2025

The Second Circuit Library is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with the processing and cataloging of our physical archival materials. This internship offers hands-on experience in archival practices within a professional library setting.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The successful candidate will understand archives and collections, metadata standards, and best practices in library science. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the physical processing and arrangement of archival materials.

• Rehousing and labeling documents according to archival standards.

• Entering data into archival management systems.

• Identifying objects for future digitization projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to those currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an MLS/MLIS program, though all with relevant experience are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will possess:

• A close attention to detail, with strong organizational skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• An ability to work effectively under supervision and independently.

• Experience or familiarity with cataloging and archival standards and best practices.

• An interest in archives, special collections, or history.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. All interns are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. The candidate(s) selected for the position will be brought on provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay required.

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF attachment to resumes@ca2.uscourts.gov, subject line: “Summer Archives Intern, Reference No. FY 25-07.” Your cover letter should include your summer availability and best means of contacting you. When saving your documents as one PDF, it is important to name the file using only your firstname_lastname. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls, please. THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/docs/Jobs/FY25-07.pdf

Digital Projects Specialist 

(April 30, 2025)

Position Title - Digital Projects Specialist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Digital Preservation Manager

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $56,000 - $65,000

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research seeks a full-time digital projects specialist to join its Digital Lab. The Digital Lab ensures the long-term accessibility and preservation of YIVO library and archive materials. The Lab primarily works on digitization and post-digitization phases of archival projects, ingesting upwards of half a million digital objects into their DAMS each year. The Lab also supports digital projects across the entire organization.

Reporting to the Digital Lab Manager, the Digital Projects Specialist works on all digitization and ingest phases of projects. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities include:

• Digital capture of library and archival materials according to current digital preservation standards.
• Perform postproduction on digital objects, including adding metadata and filenames
• Perform quality assurance on digitized materials
• Ingest digitized materials into DAMS system
• Track and report digitization progress on shared Google spreadsheets
• Keep current with trends and developments in the field of digital preservation.
• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience digitizing paper materials for preservation
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital image file parameters, including bit depth, color profiles, resolution, compression, image size, and formats
• Ability to learn new technical skills in the context of digital preservation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in the history and culture of East European Jewry
• Language proficiency in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, and/or Polish
• Previous experience working in library or archives settings
• Previous experience with photography and camera equipment
• Familiarity working with archival collections as a curator or researcher

Salary: $54,000 to $59,500, commensurate with experience

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, Pension, Paid time off, Sick leave

Position Type: Full-Time

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Devora Geller, Digital Preservation Manager, at dgeller@yivo.org by May 15, 2025.

Please include “Digital Projects Specialist” in the subject heading of the email.

https://yivo.org/Employment

Archives Internship 

(April 9, 2025)

Position Title - Archives Internship

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Collections Specialist

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - $18- $25

About the Foundation

The One Million Years Foundation is dedicated to preserving the work and philosophy of the artist On Kawara, and supports the artist’s legacy through research, publications, and exhibitions that ensure that Kawara’s art is widely and internationally accessible. The Foundation aspires to promote diversity in the visual arts by maintaining flexibility in hiring qualifications and job responsibilities, and we encourage applications from all interested candidates.

Position Overview

The One Million Years Foundation seeks an onsite intern to assist in archives and collections care activities, working part-time or full-time for up to three months during summer 2025. Key responsibilities will include assistance with digital asset management systems, archive digitization, and collaboration on various documentation, exhibition, publication, and research projects. Flexibility and ability to work closely with other team members are crucial in a small organization, and the intern must be prepared to take on different tasks as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with archival processing and digital databases: collections research, material processing, and digitizing and cataloging artwork, library, and archival materials in compliance with standardized systems.

Assist with image rights and reproductions: preparing publication-ready images, captions, and credits; reviewing layouts, securing permissions, maintaining licensing documentation.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Interest in collections management and digital asset management databases, standards, and best practices, including file-naming, metadata, file formats, and workflows.

Experience in image editing in Photoshop and/or other relevant professional software.

Practical knowledge of archival theory, materials, and best practices; experience in collections care and art handling.

Familiarity with 20th and 21st century art history, print publishing, media technology.

Excellent writing and communication skills; superior attention to detail.

Knowledge of Japanese is welcome! (But not expected.) Japanese was the artist’s first language and many archival documents are in Japanese.

Compensation

This is a temporary paid internship position, full-time or part-time (3 days/week minimum); compensation dependent on schedule and commensurate with experience.

Work Environment

Most responsibilities for this role must be performed onsite at the One Million Years Foundation office in SoHo, New York City.

To apply

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@onemillionyearsfoundation.org. No phone calls, please. Starting Date: on or after June 1, 2025. Open until filled.

Assistant or Associate Archivist 

(April 2, 2025)

Position Title - Assistant or Associate Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Archives and Library

Position Type - Full-time, term

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

The Foundation seeks a full-time, 2-year limited term Assistant Archivist or Associate Archivist to assist in processing the Helen Frankenthaler papers in the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Archives. The Helen Frankenthaler papers, dated circa 1920–2016 and measuring over 300 linear feet, contain the personal papers of Frankenthaler and her business records, documenting her life and career through biographical records, correspondence, datebooks, interview files, writings, exhibition files, artwork inventories, financial and legal records, printed materials, photographic materials, audiovisual recordings, and memorabilia. The position will report to the Director of Archives and Library and will require a self-motivated candidate with attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange, describe, and rehouse archival materials in the Helen Frankenthaler papers following professional and local standards.
• Create series and folder level descriptions and inventories in archives content management database.
• Produce finding aids for each series upon processing to make available online.
• Assist with development and implementation of archives content management database.
• Collaborate with other members of the archives team to maintain and update internal processing- related documentation and tasks.
• Other duties as needed to further the mission of the archive and the Foundation.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL SETS:

• Master of Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or comparable work experience in an archive.
• Experience processing personal papers and creating finding aids preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience for Assistant Archivist-level position; 3–5 years of experience for Associate Archivist-level position.
• Knowledge of the prevailing standards and best practices of the archives profession, including DACS and relevant resources pertaining to processing, description, and preservation.
• Experience using archives content management systems preferred.
• Knowledge and interest in 20th and 21st century art a plus.
• Self-motivated and willing to work with minimal supervision in a small team environment.
• Uses critical thinking and has attention to detail.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position is Monday through Friday, five days a week in the office (in Manhattan) during standard office hours, 10 am–6 pm.
• One day a week of remote work may be considered depending on processing duties.
• Work is primarily performed at a workstation in an office environment and in archives storage.
• Periodically requires lifting, moving 25–40 lb. boxes, and using a stepstool or ladder.

COMPENSATION:

• This is a full-time, 2-year limited term position.
• The salary range associated with this position is $80,000–$90,000.
• Generous benefits include:

-Medical, dental, and vision insurance

-Paid holidays (12 days annually)

-Paid vacation (20 days annually, accrued)

-Paid personal days (5 days annually)

-Paid sick/safe time (5 days per year, accrued)

-Volunteering Time Off (16 hours per year)

-Eligibility for 401(k) after six months with the potential for employer match

-Optional Commuter Benefits

-Flexible Spending Account Option to enroll in wellness program

-Potential for professional development

-Flexible summer Fridays

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume with “Assistant or Associate Archivist” in the subject line to hr@frankenthalerfoundation.org by April 15, 2025.

Leon Levy Foundation Project Archivist 

(April 2, 2025)

Position Title - Leon Levy Foundation Project Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Archivist and Executive Director

Position Type - Part-time, term

Benefits - No

Hourly wage range - $46 - $50

This is a part-time, grant-funded position working with the architectural records for the Century Association’s landmark clubhouse designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1892. It is anticipated to take 15 to 18 months.

The goal is to unite architectural records held by the Century with a recent acquisition of drawings, and to formally inventory, rehouse, and selectively digitize the collection. The project Archivist will work independently and flexibly within spaces on-site at the Century (7 West 43rd Street) and report to the Archivist/Executive Director of the Century Association Archives Foundation (CAAF).

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work collaboratively with CAAF Director to develop and execute an efficient and effective processing and digitization plan following current standards and best practices.

- Create a finding aid from this processing plan in ArchivesSpace.

- Perform condition assessment, re-housing, inventories, scanning, and other related activities involved in the processing and description of the materials.

- Document and track project progress and budget, providing regular reports to the CAAF Director.

- Assist Century staff and other researchers with reference questions related to the collection; discuss project progress and value with interested visitors of the clubhouse.

- Perform other duties as assigned, including producing related content on www.centuryarchives.org

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters degree completion or near-completion in Library Science, Archiving, or related field and/or prior experience in the description and organization of architectural collections.

- Demonstrated proficiency in ArchivesSpace and/or AirTable.

- Comfort working independently and creating documentation of approach and progress.

- Familiarity with archival requirements of different types of architectural records and/or demonstrated ability to work with and interpret specialized records.

- Physical ability to work with large-format materials in varying conditions

Compensation: $50/hr

Approximate Project Start Date: June 2, 2025

Employee is expected to work at least 15 hours, but up to no more than 28 hours per week.

Schedule is flexible, Monday through Friday, including evenings, though subject to supervisor review and approval.

https://centuryarchives.org/project-archivist-job-posting/

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter specifically addressing their interest in the position and qualifications, as well as the suitability of a part-time position to archives@thecentury.org

Library Cataloguing Intern (Spring/Summer 2025) (Paid, Hybrid) 

(March 18, 2025)

Position Title - Library Cataloguing Intern (Spring/Summer 2025) (Paid, Hybrid)

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Director of Digital Archival Projects and the Digital Archivist and Research Associate

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - $26 - $30

Position Title: Library Cataloguing Intern (Spring/Summer 2025) (Paid, Hybrid)

The Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc. (WPI) is a non-profit foundation that supports research in the history of art and its objects. Central to our mission is the publication of digital catalogues raisonnés and archival material on an online platform. This work is made possible in part by the gift of the research material and archives compiled by the Wildenstein Institute, which were donated to the WPI in 2016.

Position Summary

The Library Cataloguing intern will work closely with the Director of Digital Archival Projects and the Digital Archivist and Research Associate on several initiatives, including but not limited to:

- Creating original and copy MARC bibliographic records for digitized exhibition catalogues by applying cataloging rules as found in RDA in OCLC Connexion software.

- Cleaning up the WPI’s collection of scanned exhibition catalogues in its database.

- Assisting the WPI’s team on current digital archival projects.

Required Qualifications

- B.A. required, currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an MLIS degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent preferred with coursework in cataloging or equivalent work experience.

- Knowledge of library and information sciences required,

- Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects,

- High level of comfort with online databases, office productivity, software, and emergent technologies, including, G-suite applications and Mac computers,

- Professional demeanor and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with cataloguing in OCLC Connexion,

- Experience in original and copy cataloging using RDA in MARC bibliographic format, LC classification and subject headings, AAT Genre forms.

Term and Compensation

- We request a commitment of 24 hours per week, which will be compensated at a rate of $27.00/hour (4 months).

- The intern will work two days remotely and one day in-person at the WPI’s office in Manhattan. The intern must have access to high speed internet and a laptop/desktop computer when working remotely.

- The selected applicant is welcome to begin the internship as early as May 2025. We expect the internship to last approximately 4 months.

- The WPI does not award academic credit, but many U.S. colleges and universities will recognize academic work performed while interning. Contact your academic advisor for instructions on how to receive credit.

Application Deadline: April 4th, 2025

To apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@wpi.art. Please include your name (last name, first name) in the email subject line.

For questions, please email the WPI at info@wpi.art

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Na48aK_ZndpnJ_tMDWc0LAjpaeLW1Xu/view?usp=sharing

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@wpi.art. Please include your name (last name, first name) in the email subject line.

Voluntary Internship Program 

(March 18, 2025)

Position Title - Voluntary Internship Program

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Various Intern Supervisors

Position Type - Unpaid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - This is an unpaid internship or volunteer position

Spread the word! We are thrilled to announce that the application for the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) Voluntary Internship Program for the Summer 2025 semester is officially open! Don't miss out —applications close on March 28, 2025.

NARA seeks students and recent graduates to complete 10-week internships at various facilities across the country. These internships require a commitment of 10 to 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the semester. Interns will collaborate with their supervisors to determine their work schedules.

Vacancies in the following locations:

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

College Park, MD

Dallas, TX

Grand Rapids, MI

San Bruno, CA

Washington, DC

Discover more about who we are and learn about the Voluntary Internship Program.

Check out our Summer 2025 internships and apply by Friday, March 28, 2025!

Please contact us at internships@nara.gov with any questions.

https://www.archives.gov/careers/internships/vip-opportunities-summer-2025

All voluntary internships require completion of an application form, a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial transcript with your GPA. Some opportunities may require a letter of recommendation, a writing sample, or references to be submitted if you are selected for an interview.