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Petertyl Archival Summer Intern at Traverse Area District Library

Traverse City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

16.9

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computer Skills, Attention To Detail, Archival Methods, Collection Care, Digitization, Finding Aids Development

Industry

Libraries

Description

Petertyl Archival Summer Intern Department: Local History Collection Posting Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Deadline for Applications: Friday, June 12, 2026 SUMMARY The Petertyl Archival Summer Intern will advance the processing of the archives in the Local History Collection and Participate in various related projects. In the performance of work, the Petertyl Summer Intern will receive educational experience in a variety of archival methods and collection care. This position is funded by the Traverse Area Historical Society and its Petertyl Educational Fund. This temporary work assignment begins July 21, 2026 and ends August 13, 2026, with a pay rate of $16.90 per hour. The schedule requires working ten hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, which includes a 30-minute lunch break each day. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Arrangement and description of collections, personal papers, and photographic and other collections in special media. Development of finding aids and other access tools. Digitization of collections. Perform other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Skill in use of computers. Demonstration of strong attention to detail. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE or OTHER Qualifications include: Graduation from an accredited high school with some college. Prior coursework in American history or the sciences. Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication ability is required.

Responsibilities

The intern will process archives in the Local History Collection, including the arrangement and description of personal papers and special media. They will also develop finding aids and perform digitization of collections.