Community Engagement Archival Intern

Project Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Archival Intern to help maintain and systematize thousands of archival assets for the four-part documentary series The Safe Space. This role is essential to preserving, organizing, and unlocking decades of history tied to Central Touring Theatre (CTT). The ideal candidate understands that archives are not just files, they are legacy. This individual must take pride in precision, historical awareness, and meticulous organization.

The Archival Intern will serve as the central knowledge hub for all archival materials and must be able to quickly identify, retrieve, and contextualize assets for the Director, Story Producers, and Post‑Production team.

This role is primarily on‑site at our headquarters studio within the Black Youth Healing Arts Center, where the Archive Specialist will lead the foundational organization of our archival collection. After a structured system and sustainable workflow have been fully established, hybrid and remote flexibility may be available based on project needs and performance.

The Safe Space documentary spans decades of cultural impact, youth empowerment, and artistic legacy. The Archival Intern will play a vital role in shaping how this history is preserved and presented for generations to come. This is not just an administrative position, it is a storytelling position rooted in preservation and trust.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in archival practices, including archival management, cataloging standards, digitization workflows, and the preservation of historic materials. The intern will gain familiarity with MNHS resources and experience working within a collaborative, community engagement team.

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas:
  History, Archival Studies, Library and Information Science.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage large‑scale archival collections.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to recognize historical context, eras, and visual patterns.
• Proficiency in digital file management systems and metadata organization.
• Experience working with archival collections, documentary productions (is a plus), libraries, museums, or historical institutions preferred.
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and communicative.
• Strong documentation and cataloging skills.
• Passion for storytelling and preserving legacy.

Interns are required to participate in three, in‑person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

• Thursday, June 18 from 1:30‑1:00 pm
• Thursday, July 21 from 1:00‑3:00 pm
• Thursday, August 13 from 3:30‑5:30 pm
• Final Presentations:
  Thursday, August 27 from 11:00‑1:00 pm

Apply online s.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials by the Final date to receive applications date.