Shaker Historical Society seeks a Summer Photo Archives Intern.

The Shaker Historical Society is seeking a part-time intern to inventory, arrange, and rehouse photographs in the Elizabeth Nord Library and Archives. The intern will gain hands-on experience inventorying and organizing a subject-based archive, handling photographic materials, creating a publicly accessible finding aid, and, if time allows, digitizing and cataloging materials in CatalogIt.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete an inventory of photographic materials, including paper prints, tintypes, film negatives, and glass plate negatives
  • Identify duplicate or irrelevant materials that may be deaccessioned and/or transferred to other repositories
  • Arrange, number, rehouse, and describe photographic materials according to best practices
  • Provide periodic project updates to the public via social media and write a one-page project summary at the culmination of the internship for the museum’s newsletter
  • Digitize and catalog materials in CatalogIt (if time permits)

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled graduate student of library and information science, history, or related program; recent graduates (past 3 years) and currently enrolled undergraduate students with archives experience may also apply
  • Familiarity with archival arrangement, description, and collection development
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to synthesize and summarize data
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on Google Workspace
  • Work may require reaching overhead, climbing on stools/ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Details:

  • Location: Onsite at the Shaker Historical Society in Shaker Heights, Ohio
  • Length: 180 hours* between June 1 through August 31, 2024; exact dates to be determined
  • Compensation and hours: $17.00 per hour, 15 hours per week

*Please note that listed hours are contingent upon grant funding with awards announced April 25, 2024. Project schedule may be reduced if funding is not received.

Salary range: 17.00 per hour

Job classification: Grant-funded, internship, part-time, temporary

To apply: Please complete this application form or send a cover letter and resume to Brianna Treleven, Executive Director, at [email protected] with “Photo Archives Internship” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed starting April 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Shaker Historical Society is an inclusive workplace, and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.shakerhistory.org/grow/employment.

Posted: April 11, 2024
Deadline: April 30, 2024

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