Northwest Archivists, Inc. - 2024 Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship Opportunity, Anchorage

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2024 Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship Opportunity, Anchorage

29 Feb 2024 1:13 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

The Anchorage Museum is a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives, recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do, and are committed to creating an anti-racist, fully inclusive organization.

WHEN: Approximately 8-10 weeks, Summer 2024. The work schedule will be approximately 25-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, during regular business hours.

WHERE: Atwood Resource Center (Archives & Library) at the Anchorage Museum in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. This is a hands-on internship working within the archives.

WHAT: The Museum is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year's Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship. This position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum. Opportunities and training may include assisting with library and archival processing, researching and reference, developing a resource guide, and processing and describing photograph and archive collections.

The incumbent will receive a stipend of $3,000 for the term of the internship. Housing, benefits and transportation are not provided.

WHO: The successful applicant will be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s of Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, History, or an allied field. Previous experience with archival collections, historical photographs, Alaskan history and/or special collections research preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter describing your background and interest in the position to resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org. In the subject heading please include “CIHS Intern”.

Please note background checks will be required for the successful applicant. All resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter.

DEADLINE: March 22, 2024

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