Summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston seeks qualified applicants for an internship under supervision of the Archivist. The Archives at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston identifies, collects, and preserves material that document the institutional history and achievements of the Bank since its founding in 1914, and assures that these materials are made available to Bank staff and researchers in accordance with established Bank policies.

Archival materials date from the 1860s to the present day and consist of print and digital materials, photographs, audiovisual items, and artifacts. The collections document the Bank’s history including, but not limited to, significant policy changes, programs, initiatives, culture, and social groups.

Principal Accountabilities:

Duties will include but are not limited to, the following:

• Arrangement, preservation, and description of textual and audiovisual materials
• Conducting inventories on items/collection
• Cataloging and scanning documents and photographs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Details

• Schedule: Part-time
• Misc: This a part-time position that may be extended into the Fall.

Deadline: ASAP (Posted May 20, 2026)

Eligibility

• Candidates should be a current student or recent graduate, preferably in an archives management or public history program.
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of arrangement, description, and preservation is required, as well as someone who is organized and attentive to detail.
• Experience with audiovisual materials is desired but not essential.

Compensation

$18–$36 per hour. Actual pay within the range will be set based on undergraduate/graduate year and relevant experience.

About

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world’s most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

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