Archival Processing Intern: Shape History & Preservation

Collections That Care; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI offers an Archives Processing Internship to organize, describe, and preserve archival collections ahead of its 100th anniversary. You will inventory materials, prepare collection descriptions, improve storage, and update catalog records under experienced staff guidance.

You'll gain practical archival processing experience, strengthen research access, and participate in orientation and professional development activities while working onsite in the Dearborn campus

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in history, English, information science, archival studies, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with archival practices and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).
• Experience processing archival collections through coursework, volunteer work, or employment.
• Full Wednesday availability from 9am-5pm for required internship programming.

Responsibilities

• Review archival materials and create detailed collection inventories under staff guidance.
• Help arrange materials according to established archival practices and project guidelines.
• Prepare finding aids that describe collection contents and help researchers locate materials.
• Rehouse archival materials to improve preservation, organization, and accessibility.
• Review work with Archives staff and incorporate feedback to maintain accurate and consistent documentation.
• Collaborate with the Archives and Library team and learn about related collections work.
• Participate in required internship orientation and professional development activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear writing

Education

History / English / Information Science / Archival Studies program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI offers an Archives Processing Internship to organize, describe, and preserve archival collections ahead of its 100th anniversary. You will inventory materials, prepare collection descriptions, improve storage, and update catalog records under experienced staff guidance.

You'll gain practical archival processing experience, strengthen research access, and participate in orientation and professional development activities while working onsite in the Dearborn campus