Intern Archives - THF100 Oral History & Memoir Project

The 15-week Winter 2027 internship runs January 25–May 7, 2027. Attendance at orientation on January 25 is mandatory.

The Archives Intern – Oral History and Memoir Project will collaborate with the Reference Services team on an institutional oral history and memoir project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Edison Institute. Projects will include descriptive work, content review, and file management. The intern will work under the mentorship and guidance of a project lead throughout the internship.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review existing content and write concise biographical and descriptive summaries based on source materials
• Organize and upload digital files to the archival repository
• Create and update catalog records in Axiell EMu, the collections management system
• Follow project guidelines for file naming, description, and record keeping
• Meet regularly with the project lead to review work, ask questions, and track progress
• Participate in required internship orientation and professional development activities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in History, English, Information Science, Museum Studies, or a related field
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to learn and navigate DALNET DSpace and Axiell EMu
• Availability on Wednesdays for required internship programming

Special Skills

• Careful attention to detail when reviewing source materials and entering information
• Ability to write clear summaries of source materials
• Ability to organize digital files and manage information consistently
• Ability to manage assigned work independently and seek guidance when needed
• Interest in oral history, archives, collections, or institutional history
• Familiarity with DALNET DSpace or Axiell EMu is helpful but not required

Physical/Mental/Environmental

• Physical: Work is primarily performed at a computer and involves reading, typing, and organizing digital files. Other physical requirements are minimal or not applicable
• Mental: Requires sustained reading, writing, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to interpret and summarize historical source materials
• Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office or archival setting on The Henry Ford’s Dearborn campus

Internship Program Compensation

• First year intern in school (undergraduate or trade): $17.00  
• First year intern with completed degree (undergraduate or trade): $18.00
• Graduate school and postgraduates: $20.00

Applications will be accepted through November 5th, 2026.