Archival Intern

The State Archives serves as the central depository for government records of permanent value. Its holdings date from Maryland's founding in 1634, and include colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land, and court records; church records; business records; state publications and reports; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers. The Archives' Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for students interested in the fields of archives, records management, conservation, preservation, public safety, library studies, history, information management, and museum studies to gain valuable experience in the field through hands-on participation in actual development projects that will be used in the day-to-day fulfillment of the Archives’ core functions of preservation and access.

350 Rowe Boulevard

Annapolis, MD 21401

This position is an educational learning opportunity for Maryland students within a program that has been provided by the Archives for over forty years. The position is a ten week internship for undergraduate college and graduate school students to get hands-on experience and on-the-job training in the fields of archives, records management, conservation, preservation, public safety, library studies, history, information management, and museum studies. Each student receives a staff mentor and works directly alongside professional archival staff members contributing to the core pillars of the Archives' mission: preservation and access. Students provide customer service by answering reference questions in person in the Archives' public research room and via mail and email; learning document preservation techniques in our conservation lab; maintaining the electronic archives; cataloging and handling documents, art, and artifacts; and providing contextual interpretation through research of our collections. These Maryland students receive a substantial educational benefit, and in return, the State receives 10 weeks of enthusiastic assistance with core duties of the Archives.

Good computer skills and experience working with databases and with the Google Suite, Microsoft Suite of Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and social media

● Experience working with archival collections

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

● Ability to climb ladders

Applicants must upload the following materials as a single, multi-page document to the online

Application:

Academic transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate if applicable (unofficial copies are acceptable)

You must also be available for a telephone or virtual interview, if requested.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination

Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service

1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.