Presidential Libraries

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There are a number of ways to contribute and support the Presidential Libraries.

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A variety of employment opportunities are often available at the Presidential Libraries and at the National Archives and Records Administration. Some of the field positions available at the Presidential Libraries include:

Archivists and Archival Professionals
Museum Professionals
Public Relations
Facility Managers

Learn more about employment at the National Archives

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National Archives offers positions according to current and previous work experience. Job announcements are made available on usajobs.gov. Find the job that's right for you:

Jobs at NARA

Employment Resources

How do you apply? Where are the forms? What are they talking about in the job announcement? What if I’m a veteran? What are the benefits? Good questions! Here, we connect you with the best resources at our disposal to assist with applying for our jobs. Look at our resources in the left navigation panel for answers to these questions and more!

How to Apply

Application Forms

Federal Resume Guide

Job Vacancy Terminology

Veterans’ Roadmap to Federal Employment

NARA’s Benefits

Special Appointing Authority for Persons with Disabilities

The Presidential Libraries memberships offer discounts and advance notice of upcoming events. Contact the Library directly to see if they have membership opportunities.

Internships may be available at Presidential Libraries located across the country. Opportunities are varied and provide workplace-based learning for a wide range of career and educational goals. A sampling of possible internships: 

  • Archival Processing - Assist staff in arranging holdings, performing preservation measures, and preparing finding aids and indexes.
  • Museum and/or Public Programs - Assist museum and/or public programs staff in a variety of assignments relating to tours, educational programs, and curatorial activities.
  • Reference  - Assist staff in providing reference services on textual and audiovisual materials to the public by mail, by telephone, and in person.

The  eligibility criteria vary from site to site. To learn about internship opportunities at the Presidential Libraries, contact the Library directly.

Volunteers at the Presidential Libraries and Museums serve a variety of functions including:

  • Museum docents provide museum tours and visitor assistance to over 1 million visitors each year.
  • Volunteers also work with library holdings, including textual records, audiovisual materials, oral history transcripts, and museum artifacts, by assisting with archival and curatorial projects.
  • By answering telephones and preparing general information and educational mailings, volunteers provide invaluable support to the library staff and allow the libraries to serve the public in a more timely and courteous manner.
  • Volunteers work in educational outreach programs, traveling to schools and nursing homes to present historical dramas, and educational workshops and informational slideshows.

Volunteer opportunities vary from site to site. If you are interested in volunteering at a Presidential Library, please contact the Library directly.

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