Reference #: 4731113 THE POSITION Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. This is an excellent opportunity to honor the history of all people in or connected to Pennsylvania by assisting with our American Indian Language project and the management of other permanently-valuable public records for the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will introduce the intern to the collections held at the Pennsylvania State Archives, including both state agency records and non-government records of historically significant value. The intern will learn basic archival preservation techniques and how to identify records needing further conservation. The intern will update and create new holdings lists and content on our current collection management system (Eloquent/ARCH) so the public can access records.

There will be a chance to learn basic archival theory through readings provided by the intern supervisor. Additionally, the intern will assist with the American Indian Language Project to create an inventory of early manuscripts. During this project, the intern will gain experience researching and identifying American Indian tribes and adding access points to the finding aid to facilitate discoverability.

To gain an understanding of how the public uses our collections for research purposes, the intern will work with the Public Services Section. They will receive training in how to search our collections to answer common genealogical or other reference questions. They will also receive opportunities to work with members of other sections at the Pennsylvania State Archives to gain an understanding of how these sections serve both the public and other state agencies. Begin your career in collections management with us!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 10-week internship, May 2025 through August 2025, approximately 225 to 300 hours Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between the selected intern and their supervisor Salary:$17.00 per hour You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Internship Requirements: All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship.

Additional Requirements: You must be able and willing to report to Harrisburg, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 12 and August 22, 2025. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in Archival Studies, History, Public History, or Library and Information Sciences Work, academic, or volunteer experience that has prepared you for this internship An understanding of how this internship will help you meet your academic and/or career goals

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the abo e application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.