Senior Student Associate, Phillip and Edith Leonian Photo Archive Intern, Photography Archives, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

University of Texas at Austin

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Student Associate is an intern in the Photography Archives at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Photography Archives, the intern primarily processes collections and answers reference questions. The intern receives training in creating archival-quality digital files for EAD finding aids and integrating them into an existing database with appropriate metadata. Additional training in preservation, arrangement, description, and finding-aid creation for archival collections consisting primarily or exclusively of photographic materials, including born-digital materials, is provided as time permits. The intern may also participate in special projects such as web exhibits and learn other aspects of archival work as opportunities arise.

This temporary student position is employed on a semester-by-semester basis and is expected to continue until May 31, 2027. It is scheduled for 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the schedule arranged with the supervisor each semester. The position pays $16.00 per hour and does not carry benefits. Applicants must be University of Texas students enrolled in at least six semester credit hours and may not hold another paid University position.

The Briscoe Center is a special collections library, archive, and museum that acquires, preserves, and makes research collections accessible, and supports research and education through exhibitions, programs, and other initiatives. Its internships provide experience with the Center’s resources, services, operations, and specific projects.

Requirements

• Must be a University of Texas student enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.
• Must meet one of the following library experience or education combinations: high school graduation or GED and two years of full-time-equivalent library experience; 60 hours of college credit and one year of full-time-equivalent library experience; or 12 hours of graduate coursework in library and information science.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team, and independently.
• Ability to work under supervision.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds during a three- to four-hour period.
• Must not be in another paid position with the University.
• Applicants must submit a resume, a letter of interest, and contact information for three work references.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or humanities.
• Knowledge of Texas and U.S. history.
• Experience conducting historical research with primary documents.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques.
• Work experience in special collections, a research center, or an archive.
• Graduate coursework in history, history of photography, library science, and/or archives.
• Knowledge of and experience with archival procedures.
• Knowledge of preservation methods, materials, practices, and theories.
• Macintosh and PC experience, including Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, and other database software.
• Experience producing and organizing analog and digital photographic images, including scanning reflective and transparent media and managing digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Process archival collections.
• Answer reference questions.
• Create archival-quality digital files for EAD finding aids and integrate them into an existing database with appropriate metadata.
• Receive additional training, as time permits, in preservation, arrangement, description, and creating finding aids for photographic and born-digital archival materials.
• Participate in special projects such as web exhibits and learn other aspects of archival work as opportunities become available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED