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Metro Archives Internship (Unpaid)
Internship Dates
Spring 2025
Project Description
The Metro Archives is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with processing and preserving historical collections. Duties will 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.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or graduate program in History, Public History, Library Science, Archival Studies, English, Political Science, or a related field.
- Enthusiasm for history, political science, and archival work.
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of Excel, digital imaging, and basic document preservation techniques is preferred.
Position Type
- 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.