Summer Archives & Digital Collections Intern

Nycarchivists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Nycarchivists is offering a Summer Archives & Digital Collections Internship in New York, NY. The role involves assisting with the processing and cataloging of archival materials, providing hands-on experience in archival practices. Interns will work under supervision while developing skills in archival standards.

The selected candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills and an interest in archives or history. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $18 to $25 and is open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Qualifications

• A close attention to detail, with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and independently.
• Experience or familiarity with cataloging and archival standards and best practices.
• Interest in archives, special collections, or history.
• Preference given to candidates currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an MLS/MLIS program.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the physical processing and arrangement of archival materials.
• Rehousing and labeling documents according to archival standards.
• Identifying objects for digitization projects.
• Creating and editing records in ArchivesSpace and CollectiveAccess to support finding aids and digital collections access.
• Researching and writing descriptive content for both physical and digital objects.

Job description

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Summer Archives & Digital Collections Intern

Position Overview

The Second Circuit Library is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with both the processing and cataloging of our physical archival materials, as well as the cataloging of digitized and born‑digital materials. This internship offers hands‑on experience in archival practices within a professional library setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the physical processing and arrangement of archival materials.
• Rehousing and labeling documents according to archival standards.
• Identifying objects for digitization projects.
• Creating and editing records in ArchivesSpace and CollectiveAccess to support finding aids and digital collections access.
• Researching and writing descriptive content for both physical and digital objects.

Qualifications

• A close attention to detail, with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and independently.
• Experience or familiarity with cataloging and archival standards and best practices.
• Interest in archives, special collections, or history.
• Preference given to candidates currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an MLS/MLIS program.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. All interns are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. Selected candidates will be brought on provisionally pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay required.

Hourly Wage and Start Date

Hourly wage: $18–$25 per hour. Expected start date: May 26, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or veteran status.