Archives and Special Collections Intern 

(July 28, 2026)

Position Title - Archives and Special Collections Intern

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Elena Abou Mrad, Archivist

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - $18- $25

South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the South Street Seaport Historic District in New York City, preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime archive and reference library, exhibition galleries, and education spaces, working 19th-century print shops, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.”

The Seaport Museum's Collections and Archives team is looking for interns with a desire to pursue a career in archives, an interest in the museum world, database experience, and library research skills. The intern will work on several projects. Responsibilities will include assisting the department staff with the following tasks:

- Organizing, rehousing, and describing historical records.

- Cataloging and digitizing photographic materials in the collections and archives.

- Cataloging and developing appropriate rehousing for 18th–early 20th century rare books.

- Collect ideas and draft content for the Museum’s blog and social media channels.

The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates’ valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. A background in Library Science, Archival Studies, or History is necessary. Solid research, analytical, computer, and writing skills, plus attention to detail and previous experience with materials preservation (especially paper and associated media) are essential. Foreign language knowledge is a plus.

Fall 2026 Internships require a commitment of three days per week. The schedule is to be set between Tuesday–Friday 9:30am–4:30pm, paid $18/hour on a bi-weekly basis. Interns also receive a Museum ID which will grant them free admission to most NYC museums and enjoy employee discounts at the Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Stationers and many other public programs offerings.

Application deadline: July 31, 2026.

Decision notification: Friday, August 14, 2026.

No phone calls, please.

https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/jobs-and-internships/

Email your resume and cover letter to collections@seany.org

Fall Archival Intern 

(July 22, 2026)

Position Title - Fall Archival Intern

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Lead Archivist

Position Type - Unpaid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - This is an unpaid internship or volunteer position

AIHS Fall 2026 Archival Intern

(August 30, 2026)

Position Title - Fall Archival Intern

Supervisor Title – Lead Archivist of the American Irish Historical Society

Position Type - Unpaid Internship (possibility for undergraduate and graduate credit)

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@aihs.org. Applications will be reviewed through the end of August.

Position Summary

The American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) seeks Archival Interns for a semester/quarter-length (12-week) temporary position. This internship is designed for current (or recently graduated) undergraduate and graduate students pursuing study in archives, libraries, and information sciences. Those with a demonstrated interest in Irish-American history will be prioritized.

Working under the supervision of the Lead Archivist, the interns will gain hands-on experience in archival description, cataloguing, and conservation surveys while supporting AIHS’ mission to increase access to Irish-American history through its archives.

Depending on the collection chosen, internships will result in a variety of completed projects that showcase archival skillsets. The majority of projects will focus on collection maintenance and preventative conservation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct surveys of archival collections to prepare for preventative conservation.

* Physically arrange (sorting and labeling containers) and describe archival collections at the folder level.

* Input descriptive data and container locations into AirTable.

* Handle archival materials with care.

* Reporting progress to supervisor on a weekly basis, completing assignments related to ongoing research.

Qualifications and Requirements

* Currently attending or having recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree, related to the studies listed above.

* Capacity to read in cursive, or willingness to learn. Ability to read in Irish preferred.

* Demonstrated interest in Irish-American history, especially in New York and Boston.

* Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with AirTable.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to pay close attention to detail and organize effectively.

* Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to approximately 40 lbs.

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Archivist

(July 21, 2026)

Position Title - Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.- Collections Curator and Collections Researcher.

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - No

Salary Range - $56,000 - $65,000

Open Archivist position at Woodman Family Foundation, NYC The Woodman Family Foundation stewards the artwork and legacies of three artists: Betty Woodman

(1930 - 2018), sculptor and ceramicist; Francesca Woodman (1958 – 1981), photographer; and George Woodman (1932 - 2017), painter and photographer. We maintain and oversee a substantial collection of artworks by each artist from all periods and media, organize museum and gallery exhibitions and publications of their work, and facilitate the placement of their works in public collections. We fund the WFF Housing Stability Grant for artists in partnership with NYFA. We maintain and make available to scholars the extensive archives of each of the artists.

The archives are a key component of our collection and mission, containing a range of materials related to all three artists’ work and lives, including personal and professional correspondence, notebooks, published and unpublished writings, notes, sketches, analogue and digital personal photographs, artwork documentation images, digital materials, studio materials, and more.

The WFF Archivist will apply their expertise in archival standards, archive access, and systems for record management (digital and analogue) to the collection. They will continue processing the archives; develop and update our archival policies and record management systems; facilitate research for exhibitions, publications, and special projects; and ensure that our archive is properly preserved and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Processing

o Complete the processing and rehousing of our collecXon according to archival standards

o Review, manage, and maintain conventions for metadata, keywords, descriptions, and

notes in database

o Create database records and add relevant keywords and notes

o Assist with transcriptions, translations, and internal research

o Update finding aids to reflect restricted materials and recently processed materials on an

ongoing basis

o Prepare records to appear on container lists, including notaXons about restricted

materials, confirming consistency between database and physical folders

o Create container lists

o Conduct processing of born-digital materials, integraXng them into the collection

o Collaborate with Imaging Manager on digitizing archival materials

o Provide periodic Processing Survey and updates

• Research and Access

o Assess use, needs, and potenXal roadblocks in expanding access to our archive

o Collaborate with collecXons staff to support connecXons between archival resources,

artwork records, exhibiXon histories

o Review materials and designate researcher access

o Field and manage research requests from outside researchers

o Schedule and supervise outside researchers accessing the archive

o Collaborate with CollecXons Curator, CollecXons Researcher, and ExecuXve Director on

materials for scholars, outside curators, exhibiXons, publicaXons, arXcles, etc.

• Systems and Policies

o Further develop, maintain and streamline systems and policies for organizing and

managing archival materials

o Finalize FoundaXon policies regarding restricted materials and redacXons based on

industry standards and the specifics of our collecXon

o Review and finalize WFF archive access policies, research request forms, and NDA

agreements to ensure safety of our collecXon

o Create system for scholars to request digiXzed materials for off-site study and reproducXon rights for archival materials

o Streamline system for tracking research requests, research visits, and materials shared and published

o Keep up to date on new systems and sodware that can enhance preservaXon of and access to our archive

• CollecXon Management

o Manage physical archive, including monitoring climate control system and assessing

housing of materials, to ensure that collecXon is properly preserved

o Re-house restricted materials and mark folders accordingly both physically and in database

o Order supplies, organize archival projects, provide annual budget projecXon for archival

expenditures

o Work with database consultant on updates to archival module as needed

o Liaise with archival consultants and vendors

o Supervise archival interns

o Host peer archive visits

Requirements:

• MLIS with concentraXon in archive management or equivalent educaXon and experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in comparable or related posiXon, with a proven track

record processing and overseeing a similar type of archive for an arXst endowed foundaXon,

museum, or library

• Proficiency and experience with FileMaker, Google apps and content management systems
• Ability to lid and move boxes weighing up to 35 pounds

Skills:

• Knowledge of best pracXces and archival standards for: access and use policies; record

management and preservaXon; cataloguing and naming convenXons for metadata,

descripXons, and keywords; designaXons and handling of restricted materials; archival

storage; and the handling of fragile materials

• Experience with systems for physical and digital archival processing
• A proacXve agtude, showing iniXaXve and working independently when needed to bring

projects to fruiXon in a Xmely and professional manner

• Excellent communicaXon skills and the ability to work closely with the team to ensure smooth

operaXons

• Agility, flexibility, and the ability to prioriXze and manage Xme effecXvely while also meeXng

shiding deadlines

• Ability to mulX-task while giving ahenXon to detail; strong wrihen, verbal, and interpersonal

skills

• DiscreXon
• An understanding of and commitment to the mission, goals, and standards of our FoundaXon and a desire to be an integral, collaboraXve member of our team

The Archivist reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with our Collections Curator and Collections Researcher.

This is a full-time, four (4) day per week position, Monday - Thursday. Salary is $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include annual two (2) weeks paid vacation; paid winter break; paid holidays; five (5) paid sick/personal days; health insurance reimbursement; and 401k with employer match.

The Woodman Family Foundation is committed to expanding diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in our field. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

TO APPLY: please send resume and cover letter to jobs@woodmanfoundation.org