Audiovisual Archives Internship
Listing Number 10-AV-01
Posting Date: 28 January 2010
Closing Date: 12 February 2010
Interns in the Audiovisual Archives primarily assist staff in answering reference requests and making reproductions of audiovisual materials. In the course of their duties, AV archives interns handle original photographs, negatives, ¼” reel-to-reel audio tape, and motion picture film, among other media. In fulfilling reproduction requests, AV archives interns learn to use the video editing system, the digital audio workstation, and the photo scanning station. Opportunities for supervised projects include audio and video tape logging and duplication, still photo and film processing and arrangement, and preservation work, depending on the student’s interests/skills and the archives’ needs. Some clerical duties may be assigned as needed.
The Audiovisual Archives has an immediate opening for an intern to work +/- 20 hours per week. Please include the following materials in your application:
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in an internship in the Audiovisual Archives
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Letter of recommendation
Closing date is 12 February 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted electronically with the subject line stating “AV Internship Application-[Your Name]” to laurie.austin@nara.gov or by mail to:
Laurie Austin
Audiovisual Archives
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
The archives are open Monday through Friday. Interns are paid at the rate of $12.50 per hour. Recent graduates are eligible to work as interns for nine months after graduating. Internships are available to United States citizens only.