This is a ten-week, 20-hour-a-week unpaid internship, coinciding with the University’s ten-week summer session. Students can earn four credit hours. All students representing Truman in this internship program will enroll for academic credit through the History Department.
After being selected, the intern can work in a variety of areas at the Archives, including but not limited to:
- collections processing and organization
- collections digitization
- exhibition research and installation
- event planning and support
Assignment will be based on each intern’s abilities and interests as well as the Archives’ needs.
Applicants for this internship should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and basic computer skills, as well as an ability to work independently on multiple tasks. Preferred applicants will also be self-motivated, responsible, and dependable.
To find out more about what the internship entails and how to apply, direct your enquiries to:
Dr. Jason McDonald
Baldwin Hall 226
(660) 785-7575
jasonmcd@truman.edu