The Division of Preservation and Access supports projects that preserve and create intellectual access to a knowledge and information important to scholarship, education, and lifelong learning in the humanities. In accordance with that mission, the division provides leadership and offers support to institutions and organizations attempting to address the problems posed by the physical deterioration of humanities collections in America's libraries, museums, archives, and historical organizations. At risk are the resources that constitute a significant portion of the nation's cultural legacy and that are crucial to all areas and disciplines of the humanities. Funded projects may encompass collections of books, journals, newspapers, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, and objects of material culture. The division also makes grants for the creation of major reference works—dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias, and humanities databases—that preserve and portray the history and culture of the United States and the world. Finally, the division supports education and training projects and research and development projects designed to improve preservation and access technology and procedures.

As one of the core programs of NEH, the Division of Preservation and Access offers interns the opportunity to become directly involved in the important work of preserving and creating access to the nation's cultural heritage. We will provide a challenging environment where interns can learn about the changing field of information technology and its impact on the humanities. Interns will be assigned specific projects designed to make the best use of their skills, talents, and interests that will result in a productive learning experience. Projects may involve: research and writing reports on emerging trends in digital humanities; creating databases and other tools for disseminating information about grant programs; conducting user studies or surveys of grant recipients.

Solid writing and computer skills and an interest in the humanities are essential. We prefer graduate students majoring in the fields of archives, libraries, museums, and education in the humanities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating where in the NEH you wish consideration for an internship and the time period for which you are available (including the number of hours/days of the week if you will not be available for a full-time work schedule). A writing sample and copy of your transcript, if applying for a student internship, is requested but not required. Also, for student applicants from colleges or universities that grant academic credit for internships, please indicate if you are seeking an internship for academic credit.

Please allow at least four to six weeks prior to the date you wish to intern to allow proper consideration of your application.

If you have any questions, please call the NEH Office of Human Resources Volunteer/Intern Coordinator at 202 606-8415. We look forward to hearing from you.

National Endowment for the Humanities is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a year-round internship program.