The Metro Archives seeks a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with processing and preserving historical collections. Duties include inventorying, arranging, describing, and creating finding aids for a variety of collections, including personal papers and governmental or organizational records. These materials offer valuable insight into Nashville's political, community, and urban development.

What You Gain

• Practical experience with archival processing in a professional setting.
• Skills in arrangement, description, preservation, and finding‑aid creation.
• Exposure to diverse historical collections connected to Nashville’s development.
• Flexible scheduling and the opportunity to earn academic credit (if eligible).

Preferred applicants

• College or graduate students studying history, political science, archival studies, public history, English, library science, or information science.
• Enthusiastic about historical records, archival processing, and data collection.
• Detail‑oriented and able to work independently with accuracy.
• Comfortable using Excel; familiarity with digital imaging and basic document preservation is a plus.

Targeted Majors / Programs of Study

• History
• Public History
• Library Science
• Archival Studies
• English
• Information Science
• Political Science

Internship Dates & Hours

• In-person, weekday schedule with flexibility for additional hours if needed for academic credit.
• A valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in archival processing and historical preservation.

Fall 2026 Semester

• 90-150 hours (in-person, weekdays; flexible scheduling available)