Historical Digital Archives Intern (Hybrid)

Southern Arkansas University; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed state library in New Jersey seeks interns for a 10-week hybrid internship to conduct historical research on enslaved people using 18th-century documents. Candidates must be current students or recent graduates from a New Jersey college or university. The role involves reviewing historical articles and creating comprehensive data representations. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes and covering letters to join this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must reside in New Jersey.
• Available for a 10-week internship with 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Review all articles in the New Jersey Gazette (1779-1786).
• Identify references to enslaved people and enslavers.
• Develop a comprehensive spreadsheet with data related to enslaved persons.
• Create a bibliography and reference guide to the identified content.

Education

Current student or recent graduate of a New Jersey college or university

Social Sciences major

Job description

An esteemed state library in New Jersey seeks interns for a 10-week hybrid internship to conduct historical research on enslaved people using 18th-century documents. Candidates must be current students or recent graduates from a New Jersey college or university. The role involves reviewing historical articles and creating comprehensive data representations. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes and covering letters to join this unique opportunity.