About Our Internships
Internships
We're pleased that you're considering an internship with us and encourage you to look around the web site, read the stories of past and present interns and check back often to review the most up-to-date opportunities.
An internship at the National Archives is an opportunity to participate in a first-rate, hands-on experience as it relates to your potential career and the knowledge you gain will be invaluable.
What is an Internship and Are You Eligible?
An internship is an occupational experience designed to complement the formal academic training of you, the student. Although internships at the National Archives are un-paid, they can be completed for academic credit, if you choose.
In order to be eligible, you must be:
- a U.S. Citizen
- currently enrolled, or accepted for enrollment at an accredited educational institute
- in good academic standing and your qualifications and interests should match the requirements of the internship project
You will also be required to complete a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background check.
What We Offer and Why Intern With Us?
The National Archives invites both undergraduate and graduate students to submit your application for our internship program. While the program is available regardless of your major, our internships offer exceptional opportunities if you're studying:
- History
- Computer Science
- Education
- Political Science
- Library & Information Science
- Other related disciplines
There are also specific internship listings that may appeal to you if you are interested in:
- Business
- Art/Graphic Design
- Communications
- Law
- Engineering
An internship at the National Archives is an opportunity to participate in a first-rate, hands-on experience as it relates to your potential career and the knowledge you gain will be invaluable.
How to Apply
Application procedures may vary depending upon your area of interest. Please read each opportunity carefully to ensure that you are submitting all required documents and are meeting any specified deadlines.
What Is NARA And What Do We Do Here?
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is a Federal government agency, created in 1934 to assist the three branches of Government with the cataloging and storage of documents. Today, NARA:
- operates a nationwide network of regional facilities at which staff accession, arrange, describe, preserve, and provide access to essential documentation
- is a leading voice in setting standards for archives around the world
- manages the national museum and library of every US president from Hoover to the present
- is a world leader in electronic records management and preservation
- prepares the Federal Register
- assists the Information Security Oversight Office in its management of Federal classification and declassification policies
- assists the National Historical Publications and Records Commission in its grants program
- administers the Electoral College
NARA is continually looking for students just like you who can help us successfully "preserve the past to protect the future." Find out what exciting piece of history you can help with today.
Contact Us
If you have general questions, please contact the Student Intern Program:
Telephone: 301-837-1872
E-mail: Internships@nara.gov
If you are interested in internships outside the Washington, DC, area, please contact:
