Visual Archives Intern

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General Description

This position is intended to assist the Visual Archivist with a variety of tasks depending on projects and inventory needs. This position will expose the intern to all aspects of operations involving the Archives Department: research and processing skills, hands on experience with historical material, preservation, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• General support to the Manuscript Archivist and Archives Department
• Conduct research and create a Finding Aid using Archivists’ Tool Kit
• Process visual collections in the archives, help organize, select, and catalog visual materials
• Inventory, create database records, create basic finding aids for small photograph collections
• Update the video and film inventories

Desired Skills and Competencies

• History or American studies students preferred
• Strong research abilities, written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills: to communicate affectively and to work independently
• Able to work and complete tasks under a deadline
• Sensitivity to cultural and artistic diversity

TO APPLY: Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to Volunteer Services at volutneerservices@atlantahistorycenter.com . No phone calls please. This is a non-paid internship.