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Summary
The Archives Processing Intern will help organize, describe, and preserve Edison Institute archival collections in preparation for The Henry Ford’s 100th anniversary. Working alongside Archives and Library staff, the intern will inventory materials, prepare collection descriptions, improve storage, and update catalog records. This internship offers practical experience in archival processing and helps make the institution’s history accessible for research and discovery.
Essential Responsibilities
- Review archival materials and create detailed collection inventories under staff guidance
- Help arrange materials according to established archival practices and project guidelines
- Prepare finding aids that describe collection contents and help researchers locate materials
- Rehouse archival materials to improve preservation, organization, and accessibility
- Review work with Archives staff and incorporate feedback to maintain accurate and consistent documentation
- Collaborate with the Archives and Library team and learn about related collections work
- Participate in required internship orientation and professional development activities
Key Details
Compensation: $17–$20/hour
Duration: 15 weeks (January 25–May 7, 2027)
Schedule: PT
Deadline: November 5, 2026 (11:59PM)
Eligibility
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in history, English, information science, archival studies, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Familiar with archival practices and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
- Experience processing archival collections through coursework, volunteer work, or employment
- Full Wednesday availability from 9am-5pm for required internship programming
Special Skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear writing skills and the ability to summarize historical materials accurately
- Ability to follow project guidelines, work independently on assigned tasks, and seek guidance when needed
- Interest in archival collections, preservation, and historical research
Physical/Mental/Environmental
- Physical: Work involves handling archival materials and lifting or moving boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
- Mental: Requires sustained concentration, careful reading, organization, and attention to detail when describing materials and maintaining records
- Environment: Work is performed onsite in archival processing and storage areas on The Henry Ford’s Dearborn campus
About
The Henry Ford is a globally recognized cultural institution that provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.
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