Historical Research Specialist - Summer Intern

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS), part of Oceaneering’s Aerospace and Defense Technology businesses, is seeking a paid summer intern interested in researching, documenting, and preserving the history of space systems through archival photographs. The intern will focus on reviewing and updating historical photographs, researching relevant technical and historical details, and organizing supporting information to improve the accuracy and accessibility of the photographic archive. The program runs from early June to early August and is based in Clear Lake, Texas, with a hybrid remote arrangement that requires commuting to a designated office. The intern will work closely with a mentor, with projects and responsibilities based on their experience and educational background.

Requirements

• Be a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student at an accredited university.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have an assertive, professional attitude and appearance.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate interest in aerospace history, archival research, and historical preservation.

Nice To Haves

• A major in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, Space Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Academic projects involving historical documentation and verification.
• Experience cataloging collections or historical records.
• Experience with digitization projects.
• Experience organizing, tagging, or cataloging photographic collections.
• Experience working with digital asset management systems.
• Experience scanning and preserving historical photographs.
• Experience creating captions and descriptive information for images.

Responsibilities

• Review and update historical photographs.
• Research relevant technical and historical details related to photographs.
• Organize supporting information to improve the accuracy and accessibility of the photographic archive.
• Work with a mentor to meet developmental goals and performance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern