Sidwell Friends School
Archives Summer Intern
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Job Description
- Req#: 3416660
- Converting finding aids and inventories to a standards-based digital format,
- Creating and updating archival descriptions and container labels,
- Creating digital object records,
- Entering accession records, and
- Developing subject and authority records.
- High school diploma required
- Completed undergraduate degree not required, but college-level coursework in archives and/or library science highly desired
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technology are essential
- The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in archival work and/or historical research
Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time archives summer intern to assist with the implementation of an archives collection management system. The School Archives are located on the Washington, DC campus. This position requires in-person work. Duties include:
Skills and Qualifications:
Hourly rate: $17.95
Supervisor: Lori Ito Hardenbergh, School Archivist
Hours: 20 hours/week between June 15 - August 15; specific work dates and hours negotiable
To Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.
Diversity Statement
Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world
About the company
Sidwell Friends School is a Quaker school located in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, DC, offering pre-kindergarten through high school classes.
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