Archives Processing Intern - History & Preservation

The Henry Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry Ford is offering a 15-week Winter 2027 Archives Processing Internship on its Dearborn campus. Interns will help organize, describe, and preserve Edison Institute archival collections in preparation for The Henry Ford's 100th anniversary.

Students will inventory materials, create collection descriptions, improve storage, and update catalog records. Working with Archives and Library staff, you'll gain practical archival processing experience, learn finding aids, and support researchers

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 Office, particularly 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

Strong attention to detail

Clear writing

Follow project guidelines

Interest in archival collections

Experience processing archival

Education

History / English / information science / archival studies

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

The Henry Ford is offering a 15-week Winter 2027 Archives Processing Internship on its Dearborn campus. Interns will help organize, describe, and preserve Edison Institute archival collections in preparation for The Henry Ford's 100th anniversary.

Students will inventory materials, create collection descriptions, improve storage, and update catalog records. Working with Archives and Library staff, you'll gain practical archival processing experience, learn finding aids, and support researchers