Fall 2026 - Historical Records Internship - Millsaps College
About The Position
Canopy Children’s Solutions is offering a Historical Records Internship focused on the preparation, organization, and digitization of historical and confidential records. Interns will join a dynamic, mission-driven team and contribute to a significant organizational initiative during a period of transition and modernization. This internship provides an opportunity to work with irreplaceable documents that represent personal moments and historically significant snapshots of real lives spanning over a century. As Canopy prepares for renovation and future digitization of its records, interns will ensure these materials are handled with care, respect, and integrity, directly supporting ethical record stewardship, privacy, and historical preservation.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in a complementary or related field of study.
- Must be enrolled and in good academic standing with an accredited academic institution at the time of the internship
- Attendance at a mandatory orientation and training session at the beginning of the internship
- Business professional or clinical attire
- Established contract with an academic institution
- Minimum 100-hour commitment unless otherwise stated in the academic contract
- Satisfactory completion of goals outlined by university affiliates and the assigned site supervisor
Nice To Haves
- Students who enjoy detail-oriented, thoughtful work
- Individuals who value confidentiality and ethical responsibility
- Those interested in social services, sociology, anthropology, counseling, psychology, law, archives, history, or nonprofit leadership
- Students who appreciate meaningful, behind-the-scenes work that has long-term impact
Responsibilities
- Carefully review and assess confidential records to understand their purpose, content, and context
- Analyze physical documents and determine appropriate categorization and placement
- Prepare records for future preservation and digitization through thoughtful organization
- Maintain confidentiality and respect while working with sensitive materials
- Collaborate with staff to ensure records are filed and maintained according to organizational standards
Benefits
- Hands-on experience working with confidential and historical records
- Exposure to historical and ethical information stewardship
- Professional mentorship from experienced nonprofit staff
- Resume-building experience demonstrating trust, discretion, and responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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