Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time archives summer intern to assist with the implementation of an archives collection management system. The School Archives are located on the Washington, DC campus. This position requires in-person work. Duties include:

• Converting finding aids and inventories to a standards-based digital format,
• Creating and updating archival descriptions and container labels,
• Creating digital object records,
• Entering accession records, and
• Developing subject and authority records.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Completed undergraduate degree not required, but college-level coursework in archives and/or library science highly desired
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technology are essential
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in archival work and/or historical research

Hourly rate: $17.95

Supervisor: Lori Ito Hardenbergh, School Archivist

Hours: 20 hours/week between June 15 - August 15; specific work dates and hours negotiable

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world