Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

Internships (Paid) | Volunteer Positions (Unpaid)

Internship and Volunteer listings are a project of the Membership and Awards Committee. Contact committee member Mark Bloom to submit or update an entry.
Posting Date: February 27, 2026 Institution: The Charles F. Kettering Foundation Internship, Kettering Foundation, Dayton Internship Description: The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is seeking a student or recent graduate looking to develop their skills in archival processing. This position will be a temporary contract position, for 15 hours per week. Academic credit may be received depending on the college program. The initial internship will be for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026. Additional hours may be available. Key Responsibilities
  • Process archival collections
  • Assist Archivist with collection maintenance and help manage physical space needs
  • Assist Archivist with the re-housing of collections following best practices for storage and preservation
  • Data entry
Basic Qualifications
  • Successful completion of Introduction to Archives course or experience in an archival environment
  • Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Capacity to work independently and with other members of a team
  • Must be able to lift at least forty pounds
This internship will take place in person with hard copy materials. The Kettering Foundation is open between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Schedule can be flexible. To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and two letter of reference to [email protected]. Application due by March 13, 2026.
Posting Date: January 21, 2026 Institution: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Library and Archives Internship Description: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has internship opportunities in the Library & Archives for Summer 2026. These internships are paid $15 hourly and run from May 20 – July 31, 2026. The interns will work 35-40 hours per week. Applicants can choose to work with our Library collections of commercially produced materials, or with our Archival collections. Additional Information: Library posting Archives posting Contact information: ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME | Library and Archives 2809 Woodland Ave. | Cleveland, Ohio 44115 O: (216) 781-7625 https://www.rockhall.com/library Availability: May 20 – July 31, 2026 Paid: Yes On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: The Christ Hospital Health Network 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Contact: Jennifer Steinhardt, Archivist, [email protected], 513-585-0046 Availability: Year round Paid: Yes On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: University of Dayton, University Archives 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-4267 Contact: 937-229-4267 Availability: Year round On-Going Program: Yes

Volunteer Positions (Unpaid)

Institution: Carillon Historical Park 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409 Contact: 937-293-2841 ext. 110 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Cincinnati Museum Center, Geier Collections and Research Center 760 West Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH Contact: [email protected], (513) 287-7025 Availability: Summer Paid: No On-going program: No; June 4-August 10
Institution: Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus, 2900 Community College Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-3196 Contact: 216-987-4447 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Greene County Records Center & Archives Location: 535 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 45385 Application deadline: Ongoing. Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes Note: Volunteer opportunities are both in-person and virtual/remote, depending on the particular project.
Institution: Licking County Records and Archives Department 20 South Second St., Newark, OH 43055 Contact: Corinne Johnson, [email protected], 740-670-5121 (main) Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Lloyd Library & Museum 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Contact: Patricia Van Skaik, Director, [email protected], 513-721-3707 Availability: Negotiable Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Marian Library, University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave, Dayton, OH 45469 Contact: Kayla Harris, [email protected], 937-229-1347 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Milan-Berlin Library District 19 E. Church St., Milan, OH 44846 Contact: Local History Librarian, 419-499-4117 ext. 111 Availability: Summers Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: The Ohio State University, Medical Heritage Center, 376 West 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 Contact: [email protected], 614-292-3275 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: The Dominican Sisters of Peace Archives Posting Date: January 3, 2024 Internship Description: The Dominican Sisters of Peace Archives is pleased to offer announce our 2024 internship program. The Dominican Sisters of Peace Archive offers an on-site internship that can be formal or informal. Formal internships consist of contact with MLIS Professor, A single project with clear deliverables and deadlines, specific hours to work, and a formal report of work completed. Informal internships consist of as-needed work supplemented by Archival readings and discussions with the Archival director regarding archival theory and practice. Additional Information: Interested in applying? Please fill out the application linked here  Contact Person: Any questions? Email the Director of Archives at [email protected] On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: The University of Akron, Archives and Special Collections Contact: [email protected], 330-972-7671 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: University of Cincinnati, Archives & Rare Books Department PO Box 210113, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0113 Contact: [email protected], 513-556-1959 Availability: Year round Paid: No On-Going Program: Yes

Last Updated on March 12, 2026 by Emily Gainer