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.
Internships (Paid)
Institution: AFRL/HO Archives
2130 Eighth Street, Bldg 45, Rm030, WPAFB, OH 45433-7003
Contact: Shari Christy, Archivist/Contractor, [email protected], 937-255-4661
Availability: Summers
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
Posting Date: January 2, 2024
Institution: First Church (U.C.C.) in Oberlin, Ohio
Internship Description: The First Church (U.C.C.) in Oberlin, Ohio is accepting applications for an intern to arrange and describe the archives of the church. This is a part-time position,10-15 hours per week, and the wage is $15.00 per hour. Except for social security and worker’s compensation, this position does not come with fringe benefits of medical insurance, pension, or sick/vacation time. The duration of the position will be up to 15 weeks.
Required qualifications: Holding a master’s degree in archives or library and information science, working toward such a degree, or with substantial experience in the field.
Additional Information: The intern will be supervised by First Church staff. The Collections Manager of the Oberlin Heritage Center and the Oberlin College Archivist will serve as advisors.
The First Church archives include paper files, architectural drawings, artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, books, digital files, CDs/DVDs, and electronic records. Create a manual for the ongoing maintenance of the First Church archives. Work with the First Church staff and the Oberlin Heritage Center to promote a collaborative effort to assist other Oberlin faith communities with the management of their archival collections.
Contact Person: Applications (cover letter, resume, and the names of two references) should be sent to the Rev. David Hill, First Church in Oberlin, U.C.C., 106 North Main St., Oberlin OH 44074. For questions about the position, please use the following email: [email protected]
Availability: Open until filled
Paid: Yes
On-going program: No
Posting Date: October 31, 2023
Institution: Ohio Genealogical Society
Internship Description: The Ohio Genealogical Society has a paid internship for this winter thanks to a local grant from the Fran and Warren Rupp Advised Fund. We are looking to hire a Genealogy Library Intern. The main responsibilities include: scan selected items from our collection as directed for use on our website; edit scans using Adobe Acrobat (cropping, applying optical character recognition, and optimizing); process archival material for preservation (unfolding, removing staples, organizing into folders, etc.); index information found in primary resources into a spreadsheet. The applicant can be undergraduate or graduate, they must be attending school in the spring (in other words, no recent graduates). Pay is $14.00 an hour for a maximum of $2,400 with flexible work hours, 9-5. Complete job description.
Additional Information: To apply, a letter of interest noting the applicant’s name, college, major, and year in school and a resume should be emailed to Linda Swanson, OGS Library Collections Manager.
Contact Person: Linda Swanson. Library Collections Manager, Samuel D. Isaly Library, 611 SR 97 W, Bellville, OH 44813
Availability: Winter semester and some summer semesters
On-Going Program: Yes
Institution: Ohio History Connection, State Archives
800 E 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Contact: To apply, visit https://www.ohiohistory.org/jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Please include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 614-297-2500.
Availability: Over an academic semester
Paid: Yes
On-Going Program: Semester with possible extension
Posting Date: January 8, 2024
Institution: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Library and Archives
Internship Description: The Archives Intern will be in a unique position to gain insight and practical experience within the field of archives and records management. The Intern will be assigned specific projects related to archival processing, digitization, metadata, digital asset management, institutional records retention, and more under the direction and mentorship of the Rock Hall’s archivists.
TASKS & DUTIES: Paging and curating content for research, digitization, and Reading Room appointments. Rehousing, inventorying, and documenting incoming acquisitions. Digitization for preservation and access. Arrangement and description of new and legacy collections.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of archival arrangement and description or collection development as appropriate; experience preferred. Knowledge of or interest in legacy audiovisual formats. Familiarity with the IPTC metadata standard or other metadata standards. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on databases and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, SharePoint and Teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Flexibility to adjust to changing demands. Historical knowledge of rock & roll and related genres strongly preferred. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for a couple hours at a time.
Preferred Experiences: Experience with collections management software preferred – Axiell Collections or Adlib is a plus. Library catalog navigation, Boolean operator searching. Adobe Photoshop/Bridge/Premier and/or Capture One.
Additional Information: Intern applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Contact Email: Internships | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (rockhall.com)
Availability: May 29 through August 16 or later depending on the internship
Paid: Yes
On-Going Program: Yes
Posting Date: May 23, 2024
Institution: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Internship Description: Archival Intern
Primary Function: The archival intern will be gathering and creating an institutional archive for Sauder Village. Other duties may be assigned. Under the direct supervision of the Curator of Collection, the Archival Intern will assist with the following activities:
Collections Management
• Gather all archival materials located throughout the complex.
• Sort all gathered materials.
• Dispose of duplicate materials.
• Using best practices of archival management arrange and process the collected materials into an institutional archive.
• Using best practices of archival management arrange the digital records and media of Sauder Village onto 2 external hard drives.
• Complete basic preventative conservation and preservation activities to clean and stabilize materials.
• Prepare a finding guide for the archive.
• Prepare a summary of record types and issues noted during the project for use to be shared with Curator to help guide long-term planning and preservation needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of archival management.
• A degree in archives, library and information science, public history or museum studies or working toward such a degree and has at least two semesters of coursework related to archival management or substantial related experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, lift objects up to 25 lbs., and move boxes both at ground level and using a ladder.
Additional Information: full job description or to apply for the position.
How to apply: Online; Employment Application By email – Complete an application and email it to [email protected]; In person – Stop by the Sauder Heritage Inn to complete an application. Via mail – Print and send an application to: Sauder Village, attn: Human Resources, PO Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502.
Contact Email: [email protected]. [email protected]
Availability: Contract Position – 350 hours total
Paid: $16.00/hour
On-Going Program: No
Institution: University of Dayton, University Archives
300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-4267
Contact: 937-229-4267
Availability: Year round
On-Going Program: Yes
Posting Date: March 1, 2024
Institution: The Wexner Center for the Arts Internships:
Internship Description: The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University’s multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. The Wexner Center values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community. We encourage candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Wex internships are open to
- students currently enrolled in a college or university (graduating seniors, graduate students, and international students are welcome),
- recent high school or university graduates (1 to 3 years post completion), and
- emerging professionals with less than 5 years of experience in the arts and culture or nonprofit fields.
Film/Video Studio Intern
Social Media Intern
Curatorial Intern: link to be posted soon
Performing Arts Intern
Market Research and Outreach Intern
Editorial Intern
Arts Education Intern
Grant Writing Intern
Exhibitions Registrar and Archivist Intern
Compensation: Pay range is $10 to $14 per hour. The amount and method of payment will be determined by candidate experience. The Wex can also support course credit work through the candidate’s home academic unit in lieu of monetary compensation if preferred.
Important Dates
- Friday, March 1, 2024: Internship applications for 2024 through 2025 become available
- Monday, April 1, 2024: Application deadline
- April 2024: Interviews are conducted
- May 2024: Finalists offered positions
For more information please email the Department of Learning & Public Practice at [email protected] or call (614) 292-3535 and ask to be transferred to the department.
Email Contact: If you have any questions feel free to contact Kristen Muenz at [email protected]
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: Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, The University of Akron
73 College St., Akron, OH 44325-4302
Contact: Emily Gainer, [email protected], 330-972-7285
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: Rocky River Public Library & Cowan Pottery Museum
Posting Date: October 13, 2023
Internship Description: The Cowan Pottery Museum was started at the library in 1978 by then Director George Scherma. The museum holds over a thousand ceramic objects produced by the Cowan Pottery Studio dating from 1912-1931. The student will be tasked to assist the curator with an ongoing archiving and digitization project.
Additional Information: Volunteer Application can be located at: https://rrpl.org/employment/
Contact Person: Sherry Shuster, HR Generalist [email protected]
Availability: One time, for the spring semester.
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 May 24, 2024 by Emily Gainer