Fall 2025 Voluntary Internship Opportunities

3 internships available at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, TX 

1 internship available at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, TX

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Helping launch a History initiative for the public library system
• Program design
• Piloting resultant program
• External engagement

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Program design and execution
• Public speaking
• External relations
• Communication skills

Work Environment:

• An office setting.
• Work might include going offsite to meet with external partners.
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work. 

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree in history, political science, communications, English, literature, writing, social studies, education or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong writing ability
  • Strong organizational skills

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Communications, Education & Public Programs, Public History

The selecting official for this internship may also request a writing sample and letter of recommendation.

1 internship available at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, TX

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Collection inventory
• Rehousing
• Cataloging
• Processing
• Possibly photography

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Museum collections work is ongoing care and documentation of the artifacts. This internship will give the intern an understanding of what collections work entails.
• Groupings of artifacts will be assigned with specific tasks to be completed related to inventory, cataloging, processing, or photographing.

Work Environment:

• The intern will work with the museum collections staff in artifact processing and artifact storage. 
• Artifact storage spaces are climate controlled and generally cool to cold. 
• An intern will need to be able to climb ladders and carry heavy boxes.
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
  • Degree in history, museum studies, or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Physically able to climb 15-foot ladders and work with boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Conservation/Preservation, Museums Collections & Exhibits Management, Public History

2 internships available at the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Library in College Park, MD  

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist Registrar with inventorying museum collections
• Create condition reporting and assess object storage conditions  
• Write object descriptions and update database records
• Assist Registrar with photographing objects
• Create archival storage supports and/or enclosures for objects

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Interns will gain hands-on experience with museum collection management best practices. 
• They will get a behind the scenes look at the policies and procedures for managing museum objects within the National Archives Presidential Library system while contributing to the preservation of our national history. 
• Products created during the internship - such as updated object descriptions and photographs - will be utilized by the public and National Archives staff to increase access to our holdings.

Work Environment:

• Participants’ work setting will include work both in an office setting and in museum storage.
• Participants will periodically need to lift heavy boxes or use ladders.
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
  • Degree program in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field.
• Qualifications:
  • Coursework or practical experience in archival work including holdings maintenance, processing, or description, 
  • Research capability
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Coursework or practical experience in museum work including object handling, description, or photography.

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Communications, Editorial, Education & Public Programs, Public History, Reference Services, Social Media

3 internships available at the National Archives at Chicago, IL 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Interns will arrange and describe records, digitize records, and perform basic preservation tasks on records. 
• The intern will also have some opportunities to help with reference as well.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• In addition to obtaining hands on experience processing and digitizing 19th and 20th Century records, the intern will be able to observe how a small staff is able to manage over 130,000 cubic feet of records and answer thousands of reference requests in a timely manner. 
• The intern will also be able to participate in all staff meetings and staff development programs that take place during their tour.

Work Environment:

• Most of the work will be sedentary nature, although the intern may need to assist with moving multiple 50 pound boxes related to assigned projects. 
• The room where records are worked on is clean, but many of the records may be dirty.
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree program in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Physically able to climb 15-foot ladders and work with boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can balance multiple deadline-driven tasks or projects simultaneously
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options: 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Reference Services

2 internships available at the National Archives at Denver, CO (in Broomfield)  

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Carry out preservation actions needed to preserve NARA's holdings and make them available for use.
• Apply the principles of archival arrangement and description to increase discoverability and access.
• Assist in internal digitization activities by conducting document preparation activities and digitizing records according to NARA policies, procedures and standards.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Interns will learn about archival preservation practices, describing complex records for discoverability and digitization utilizing several different imaging solutions, including a high-speed scanner and a camera set-up. 
• They will be encouraged to identify individual records or series of records to apply principles of enhanced description to as well as learning how to promote those records, and their work through NARA’s social media platforms.

Work Environment:

• The work is mostly sedentary, yet interns must be physically able to perform the duties of this position. 
• Physical demands may include climbing 15 foot ladders, moving heavy carts of records, and handling boxes of records typically weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• The work may also demand considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former high school student (must be at least 18 years old), associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
  • Degree program in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options: 11-19 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Public History

The selecting official for this internship may also request a letter of recommendation.
 

2 internships available at the National Archives at San Francisco, CA (in San Bruno)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Interns will assist with archival processing of records (including arrangement and description, rehousing and labeling, creating finding aids, etc.) and digitization of records (including imaging of records, creation of metadata, quality control, etc.). 
• Interns will have opportunities to perform historical research, create social media or blog posts, and assist with the reference process may be available pending project selection. 

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Interns will gain hands-on experience with archival standards and best practices while working with engaging materials and learning from qualified professional staff. 
• They will get a behind-the-scenes look at the policies and procedures of the National Archives while contributing to the preservation of our national history.
• Products created during the internship – such as finding aids or digital copies of records – will be utilized by the public and National Archives staff to increase access to our holdings. 
• Interns will have opportunities to expand and practice their communication and problem-solving skills. 

Work Environment:

• This job is office and computer-based, but with physical demands including some ascending caster equipped ladder and handling boxes of records stored up to 15 feet above the floor and typically weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• The work may also demand considerable periods of maintaining a stationary position, moving, or otherwise positioning oneself to access objects, equipment, or records located in high and low places. 
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former graduate student
  • Degree program in history, museum studies, library science, or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Familiarity with or capability of using sophisticated scanning equipment
  •  Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week 
  • 20-29 hours per week, 
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Digitizing Archival Materials

3 internships available at the National Archives at Seattle, WA

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Archival document arrangement, processing, digitization, and preservation

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Create comprehensive finding aids and indexes
• Develop intersections between different record groups and how various reference resources work
• Learn proper archival techniques for rehousing and preserving records, as well as how to digitize records for inclusion in the National Archives Catalog

Work Environment:

• Interns will work in the reference room, processing space, and archival stack areas. This will include ascending ladders to handle boxes of records stored up to 15 feet above the floor and typically weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree program in library and information science, archives and records management, public history, or museum studies
• Qualifications:
  • Coursework or practical experience in archives administration, information, and/or library sciences
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Physically able to climb 15-foot ladders and work with boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options: 
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Digitizing Archival Materials, Public History, Reference Services

The selecting official for this internship may also request a letter of recommendation.
 

2 internship available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Write newsletters that features holdings in our catalog
• Respond to questions on our online reference platforms
• Help manage our Citizen Archivist transcription missions 

Professional Development Opportunities:

• The internship would develop a number of skills, including writing and communications, research and information literacy, and project management
• Deliverables will include three to six newsletters that will be sent to more than 400K subscribers, transcription missions that are often featured in the national media, and reference experience on digital platforms

Work Environment:

• Work will be done primarily in an office setting
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
• Qualifications:
  • Research capability
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Strong writing ability 

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 
  • 9/15/2022 through 12/05/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025

• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Communications, Editorial, Education & Public Programs, Public History, Reference Services, Social Media

The selecting official for this internship may also request a writing sample.

4 internships available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist EEO complaints with digitization and report optimization.
• Assist Disability Program with administrative duties to include digitization, reporting and any projects, etc. 
• Assist MCEP to categorize statistical reports and create specified charts as directed
• Assist in data management and sorting.
• Assist with general administrative support to ensure smooth front-office operations.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Develop competencies in equal employment opportunity practices by enhancing investigation and complaint resolution knowledge, deepening knowledge of federal anti-discrimination laws. 
• Introduction to data analysis and metrics tracking for EEO compliance, and building effective training and communication skills.

Work Environment:

• Work will be done primarily in an office setting with few physical demands. 
• The intern will work independently and with colleagues as needed.
• Intern will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student 
  • Degree in accounting, business, finance, or management
• Qualifications:
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong writing ability

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options: 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Business (Accounting, Budget Analysis, and/or Financial Management)

1 internship available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Volunteer interns at the Office of General Counsel will assist in providing litigation and administrative support to attorneys and archivists on the legal staff in a variety of ways, including but not limited to: researching legal issues relevant to the Federal Records Act, the Presidential Records Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and other applicable laws pertaining to the activities and operations of the National Archives and Records Administration; and providing support in the drafting of legal opinions, letters, memoranda, discovery responses and other legal documents, and in the preparation of documents for use in administrative and court proceedings.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Intern will gain experience working with an Office of General Counsel, improve research and writing skills, and have the opportunity to develop a writing sample.

Work Environment:

• In person at College Park, MD facility; frequent use of email, legal research databases, and word processing programs. 
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work. 

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former graduate student
  • Current law student
• Qualifications:
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong writing ability
  • Strong organizational skills

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule: 
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Legal

The selecting official for this internship may also request a writing sample and a letter of recommendation.

2 internships available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Engage with the Data Management Team in learning MS Power BI and Power Apps
• Contribute to the development of new dashboards and light applications that contribute to NARA's mission
• Analyze source data and contribute to data preparation and transformation work

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Interns will become competent in the MS Power Platform and develop basic extract, load, transform (ETL) skills
• Interns will also get to experience working with a small and dynamic team who support each other with teamwork and technology solutions

Work Environment:

• Interns will work in an office setting
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate’s degree, bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree in computer science, data science, information management, mathematics, or a related field is preferred, but not required
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
• Weekly Schedule: 20-29 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Information Technology, Records Management

1 internship available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Intern will assist the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with data gathering and coordination with external Federal OIG for the peer review of the NARA OIG. 
• Intern will assist in the preparation of internally-produced reports for the OIG including the Semiannual Report to Congress and Annual OIG Audit Plan.  
• Intern will assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating office policies and procedures.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Internship will provide opportunities for selectee to gain valuable insight into the workings of a Federal Inspector General's office. 
• Intern will have the opportunity to enhance communication skills both verbally and through written products. 
• Intern will exhibit and grow their interpersonal skills through working with experienced personnel internally and participating in external collaboration with other OIG personnel.

Work Environment:

• Work will be done primarily in an office setting with few physical demands. 
• The intern will work independently and with colleagues as needed.
• Intern will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree program in accounting, business, finance, or management
• Qualifications:
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong writing ability

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options: 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Business (Accounting, Budget Analysis, and/or Financial Management)

2 internships available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop an inventory of audiovisual holdings to assist in determining their disposition
• Physically prepare audiovisual holdings for transport or destruction based on their disposition
• Develop an inventory of temporary paper records
• Physically prepare temporary paper records for destruction

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Participants will learn important parts of the records management process for federal agencies by supporting the development of inventories for records of the Office of Presidential Libraries and physically preparing the records based on their disposition

Work Environment:

• Participants' work setting will include work in both an office setting and archival stacks
• Participants must be able to lift boxes of records weighing on average 25-30 pounds, up to 50 pounds
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
  • Degree in history, information and library science
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Physically able to climb 15-foot ladders and work with boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Can work independently and effectively 
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Records Management 

4 internships available at the National Archives at College Park, MD 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the ongoing key audit the workflow for ensuring all documentation is in place for rosters associated with the key rosters
• Examine the key flow for unit level planning (Business Plan Analysis)
• Ensure all documents and materials are complete and in the correct electronic folders
• Automate the above processes, where possible

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Gain a better understanding of the physical security specialists field by actively contributing to real-world projects, and developing essential skills (i.e., critical thinking, overall operations, communication, etc.)
• Learn to identify customer needs, troubleshoot technical issues, automate contact lists, use workflows to auto-enroll contacts, collaborate with NARA sub offices, problem solve to effectively contribute to the team’s goals and objectives.

Work Environment:

• A positive and professional work environment that is highly structured and organized.
• Interns will have a cubicle, primarily working in an office setting and walking the building.
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former associate’s degree, bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field
• Qualifications:
  • Coursework or practical experience in archival work including holdings maintenance, processing, or description
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week
  • 30 hours or more per week

Area(s) of Interest: Communications, Facility Operations & Logistics, Information Technology, Records Management

The selecting official for this internship may also request a letter of recommendation.

2 internships available at the National Archives in Washington, DC 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• The primary goal of the Education Division at the National Archives is to design and implement educational programs and resources that engage diverse audiences with primary source materials, promote historical thinking skills, and support the teaching of civics, history, and government.
• As an intern in the education division, you will contribute to this mission by developing educational activities and resources that use primary sources to deepen historical understanding, facilitating discovery carts and hands-on educational activities in the museum to engage visitors of all ages with original documents from the Archives’ holdings, and supporting in-person student programs to enhance critical thinking skills. 

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Interns will gain hands-on experience in developing inquiry-based educational activities and resources, collaborating in a professional setting to achieve project goals, and building effective communication skills to engage museum visitors in educational programs.
• In addition, interns will gain exposure to museum education practices and learn about the role of primary sources in civic education and how the National Archives supports students and educators. 

Work Environment:

• The work setting for this position is split between the office, the museum, and the learning center classroom at the National Archives in Washington, DC.  
• This positions requires standing for extended periods of time and may require occasional lifting of educational materials to prepare for programs in the museum space.
• Interns must be ready to engage with the public on a daily basis and demonstrate a willingness to interact with visitors of all ages in a dynamic museum environment. 
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree in history, museum studies, history education, or a related field
• Qualifications:
  • Research capability
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025

• Weekly Schedule:
  • 11-19 hours per week
  • 20-29 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Education & Public Programs

The selecting official for this internship may also request a writing sample.

2 internships available at the National Archives in Washington, DC 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Support documentation of space requirements and specifications.
• Convert various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
• Assist Project Engineers in the development of project scopes of work, government estimates, and schedule management. 

Professional Development Opportunities:

• This internship provides exceptional professional development through hands-on experience with industry-standard drafting tools and real construction documentation. 
• You'll gain valuable exposure to both space planning concepts and building renovation processes while developing technical drafting and document management skills. 
• Throughout the program, you'll receive professional mentorship and feedback from experienced drafters and project managers, allowing you to build a robust portfolio with practical project work. 
• Comprehensive experience offers valuable industry credentials for your resume, enhancing your marketability, with potential pathways to future employment opportunities within our organization. 
• The internship represents an ideal steppingstone for drafting professionals looking to advance their careers in the architectural and construction fields.

Work Environment:

• This internship operates primarily in a professional office setting with standard business hours. 
• The intern should be prepared for occasional field work conducting space planning surveys that involve walking through various building areas. 
• Physical demands include the ability to lift and handle construction drawing packages, which can sometimes be bulky. 
• A comfortable work environment is provided with appropriate drafting equipment and computer workstations, though adaptability to both desk work and on-site documentation activities is necessary for success in this role.
• Interns will have regular access to a shared NARA computer workstation.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former high school student (must be at least 18 years old), associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student
  • Degree in drafting, architecture, engineering, or related field
• Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar drafting software
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025

• Weekly Schedule: 10 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Facility Operations & Logistics

2 internships available at the National Archives at Washington, DC 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Engage in various tasks that enhance their understanding of facilities management while contributing to NARA's mission of supporting agency success
• Work with a high performing team to gain in-depth real life experience through projects and meetings
• Participate in one-on-one training from team members and complete assigned tasks
• Engage in special projects and learn to write repair tickets
• Learn how to inspect the building and property
• Shadow Facility Manager(s) on project visits and maintain project management documentation
• Assist others in the department/facility as needed 

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Assist with creating documents for email distribution and general building communications
• Document and create efficiencies amongst different critical building programs
• Update presentations and documents to improve visibility and understanding of current deliverables to the Client
• Support the operationalization of building assets by field verifying, recording, and updating within our tracking system
• Assist with facility condition assessment,  Health Safety, and facilities administration.
• Coordinate and develop skills in vendor management, work order management, and client relationship management.
• Learn to review invoices 

Work Environment:

• All interns will have a cubicle space
• There may be some areas where dirt/oil will be a factor
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former high school student (must be at least 18 years old), associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate student 
  • Degree in engineering, information technology, history, or any related field. All degrees welcomed
• Qualifications:
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Can work independently and effectively
  • Can work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

Schedule:

• Internship Dates: 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule: 20 - 29 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Business (Accounting, Budget Analysis, and/or Financial Management), Communications, Facility Operations & Logistics, Information Technology, Special Events

The selecting official for this internship may also request a letter of recommendation.

2 internships available at the National Archives at Washington, DC 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• The internship involves a range of essential tasks focused on preserving and organizing textual records to make them accessible to the public. 
• Responsible for rehousing these records, ensuring that they are stored in appropriate materials that protect them from damage. 
• Verify the contents of each box to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Develop finding aids for the catalog, which will assist users in navigating the holdings more efficiently and enhance overall accessibility to the records. This role provides valuable experience in archival practices and makes a significant contribution to the management of historical documents.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• During the internship, participants will acquire the skills necessary to evaluate the processing requirements of textual records, understand the methodologies employed to establish both physical and intellectual control over the records, as well as learn how to strategize and document processing procedures. 
• Furthermore, interns will apply these principles to a set of records, and will be tasked with creating a comprehensive processing work plan, finding aid, and catalog entries. 
• Additionally, interns may acquire hands-on experience in digitizing primary source material for the catalog and generating metadata.

Work Environment:

• Most of the work will take place in the archives processing room, where interns will handle textual records and work on the computer.
• This may include some heavy lifting.
• Interns will be issued a NARA laptop for completing their work.

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• Educational Level/Program:
  • Current or former bachelor's degree or graduate student
  • Degree in archives management, library and information science, or records management
• Qualifications:
  • Coursework or practical experience in archives administration, information, and/or library sciences
  • Coursework or practical experience in archival work including holdings maintenance, processing, or description
  • Competent using computers for tasks including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Attention to detail

Schedule:

• Internship Date Options:
  • 9/15/2025 through 12/5/2025
  • 9/22/2025 through 12/12/2025
• Weekly Schedule Options:
  • 10 hours per week
  • 11-19 hours per week

Area(s) of Interest: Archival Processing, Conservation/Preservation, Reference Services