Internships at the Jimmy Carter Library
Intern Job Description
Note: This is an unpaid position
TITLE OF POSITION: ARCHIVES ASSISTANT
PURPOSE OF JOB: Assist archives staff with basic archival functions such as processing, preservation, reference, etc. Objective is to assist in increasing availability of research material.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Photocopying and filing.
- Maintain proper care and maintenance of all documents handled.
- Create finding aids (indexes, catalogs, etc.).
- Data entry.
- Stamping of documents.
- Prepare material for preservation work.
- Attend orientation sessions and complete training readings.
- Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor as to concerns, issues, or ideas arising from the current project.
- Participate in reviews within archives of assignments prior to extension, reassignment, or completion.
- Ensure the goals and policies of the archives and Library are promoted and adhered to.
COMMITMENT REQUIRED:
A minimum commitment of four hours per day or 135 hours during the term of their internship is required.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Must be age 16 or older
- Basic computer skills and/or good handwriting helpful
- Flexible to changing situation
- Reliable, responsible
- Able to work independently as well as in a group environment
- Able to accept supervision
- Interest in History
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and detail oriented
- Good organizational skills
TRAINING/ORIENTATION PROVIDED:
Since the duties performed by the Archives Assistants are varied, training and work assignments are both designed to meet the individual requirements of the task to be accomplished. Training is provided on-the-job by the Carter Library's Archives staff.
Basic reading material on the Carter presidency and archives work is additionally provided.
LOCATION OF JOB:
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, Atlanta, Georgia
INTERN BENEFITS:
Knowledge about Jimmy Carter, the Library and Museum, and the educational aspects offered to visitors through a variety of programs/exhibits; discount prices in the museum gift shop; invitations to special events; free parking; free admission to the museum for you and your immediate family; work with original and unique historical documents.
For further information on the Archives Assistant, please contact:
David Stanhope, Supervisory Archivist
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307-1498
phone: (404) 865-7128
fax: (404) 865-7102
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