Employment
Jobs
The Shaker Historical Society is not hiring at this time. As jobs become available, they are posted here, SHS social media, the Ohio Local History Alliance job board, and the Ohio Museums Association job board.
Internships
Paid Summer Photograph Archives Internship
The Shaker Historical Society is seeking a part-time intern to inventory, arrange, and rehouse photographs in the Elizabeth Nord Library and Archives. The intern will gain hands-on experience inventorying and organizing a subject-based archive, handling photographic materials, creating a publicly accessible finding aid, and, if time allows, digitizing and cataloging materials in CatalogIt.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete an inventory of photographic materials, including paper prints, tintypes, film negatives, and glass plate negatives
Identify duplicate or irrelevant materials that may be deaccessioned and/or transferred to other repositories
Arrange, number, rehouse, and describe photographic materials according to best practices
Provide periodic project updates to the public via social media and write a one-page project summary at the culmination of the internship for the museum’s newsletter
Digitize and catalog materials in CatalogIt (if time permits)
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled graduate student of library and information science, history, or related program; recent graduates (past 3 years) and currently enrolled undergraduate students with archives experience may also apply
Familiarity with archival arrangement, description, and collection development
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to synthesize and summarize data
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in computer skills with a focus on Google Workspace
Work may require reaching overhead, climbing on stools/ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
DETAILS
Location: Onsite at the Shaker Historical Society in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Length: 180 hours* between June 1 through August 31, 2024; exact dates to be determined
Compensation and hours: $17.00 per hour, 15 hours per week
TO APPLY: Please complete this application form or send a cover letter and resume to Brianna Treleven, Executive Director, at director@shakerhistory.org with “Photo Archives Internship” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed starting April 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Shaker Historical Society is an inclusive workplace, and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
*Please note that listed hours are contingent upon grant funding with awards announced April 25, 2024. Project schedule may be reduced if funding is not received.