Intern Archives - THF100 Oral History & Memoir Project

The Henry Ford•Dearborn, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative (FFEI) Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward. The FFEI Internship Program’s mission is to offer opportunities in museum work to emerging professionals who identify with historically marginalized groups and to invite our interns to think outside the box and explore their careers in new ways. Participants will engage in the program through various bi-weekly professional development workshops hosted on our Dearborn campus. It is mandatory for participants to attend, and applicants should work with their leadership to ensure proper attendance. Workshops typically occur on Wednesdays during the work week. As part of your employment, we also have our interns participate in an end of cohort survey. 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DALNET DSpace or Axiell EMu is helpful but not required

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