Published: December 2, 2024 by Andy Wiegert

Hello MARA peeps! Check out this paid archives internship!

If you are a current grad student and reside in the Boston area, the Nichols House Museum is seeking an Archives Intern for 10 weeks, onsite one day per week during February – April 2025 for up to 10 hours per week. The Intern will receive a $1,500 stipend in two installments.

Qualifications:

Graduate students working toward history, art history, library, archival, or museum studies degrees are encouraged to apply; prior experience handling archival materials  and transcribing historic documents a plus. Individuals from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in museums are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those passionate about women’s history who excel at working independently and addressing a project holistically.

Purpose:

In support of the Nichols House Museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the 1804 Federal townhouse that was home to Rose Standish Nichols and her sisters, and to increase researcher access to its collection, the intern will work with the Nichols Family Papers Collection, primarily transcribing handwritten manuscripts including correspondence, diaries, and other documents. This work requires the ability to read historic cursive, as well as strong typing skills. In addition, the intern will be required to create social media posts highlighting their work (posting schedule to be determined).

How to apply:

Completed applications are due by January 13, 2025, to
info@nicholshousemuseum.org and must include a resume, contact information for two references, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and project. Email subject line should read “Internship 2025 application.”

Reference link:

https://slis-jobline.simmons.edu/2024/11/25/archives-intern-nichols-house-museum-boston-ma/