Student Internship Opportunities at the
National Archives Southeast Region
Please note: These are unpaid positions.
- About Us
- Overview of Intern Program
- Areas of Interest for Interns
- Qualifications
- How to Apply
- If Selected
About Us
The National Archives administers a nationwide network of facilities, serving both the public and federal agencies. The National Archives Southeast Region is:
- Part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal agency that, by law, preserves and provides access to permanently valuable, non-current Federal records with historical, legal, or fiscal value.
- One of 14 NARA facilities where the public has access to Federal archival records.
- A Depository and center for research in historical records from Federal agencies and courts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- A center for genealogical research and family history.
- A sponsor of programs that educate the public about archives, history, genealogy, and related subjects.
- A partner with colleges and universities, historical societies, genealogical groups, museums, and leading cultural and social institutions.
- A national resource in a local setting.
History comes alive through the expansive holdings of the National Archives Southeast Region. Our holdings document an unimaginable array of stories and events, providing compelling firsthand accounts of the famous, the infamous, and the common citizen in the Southeast Region. The holdings present pop culture icons, bottleggers and war heroes, the path to civil liberties, citizenship and family history, and milestones in medicine, technology, and science. All these stories and more are told through the records of the U.S. District Courts, the Selective Service System, the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Prisons, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration . . . .
Overview of Intern Program
Our goal is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a meaningful and realistic work experience that will be beneficial to both students and our organization. We have opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines including all social sciences, library science, archival science, education, and marketing. Students are required to commit to a minimum of 135 hours during the term of their internship; this equates to approximately 10 hours a week during a semester. Interns work during normal business hours which are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Areas of Interest for Interns
Archives - Assist with the preservation and indexing of historic Federal government records. Responsibilities would include placing records in new folders and boxes, making labels, and entering data into a computer database. Assist with the arrangement and description of historic Federal government records. Review and analyze archival holdings to create finding aids and inventories. Responsibilities would include verifying contents of collections, making necessary changes to descriptive materials, assisting in the creation of finding aids, placing records in new folders and boxes, making labels, and entering data into a computer database.
Preservation - Assist with the preservation of textual and non-textual historic Federal government records. Responsibilities could include surveying collections to propose a preservation plan; flattening and indexing maps, drawings and other oversized materials; and performing a wide range of basic preservation activities.
Marketing - Working with senior agency leadership assists with marketing of the archival programs and services to the public with the long-term goal of reaching every person in the Southeast. Encourages continued use of programs and services by current constituents, including genealogists. Identifies potential new constituencies and strategies to best promote programs and services to them, including teachers (K-12), college and university professors, historians, the media, etc.
Education - Assist with development of education tools based on primary sources located in the National Archives. Responsibilities could include developing lesson plans; matching state and national curriculum standards to National Archives documents; developing workshops and programs for teachers and/or students; and carrying out related administrative activities.
Qualifications
Overall qualifications for interns include:
- Current enrollment in a 2 or 4-year degree program
- Good organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively given a limited time frame
- Ability to balance multiple tasks
- Dependable and punctual
- Basic computer skills
How to Apply
Please complete the Intern Application and return it to Mary Evelyn Tomlin, Public Programs Specialist, at the following address:
National Archives Southeast Region
5780 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260
For questions about the intern program, please contact Ms. Tomlin at 770-968-2555 or mary.tomlin@nara.gov.
If Selected for the Intern Program
Once selected for an intern position, you must undergo a background investigation. Prior to starting your internship, you must complete a Student Intern Services Agreement that formalizes the working relationship between yourself, the National Archives Southeast Region, and your educational institution.
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