Hi,
Hope is OK to repost this. I have no affiliation with StoryCorps, this just came across my email & it's something I'd be interested in, if I were in the position to take an internship.
Thought I'd share it for any of you interested in audio archiving/oral history.
Archive Intern
The StoryCorps Facilities & Archive Department manages the upkeep of the booths and recording equipment, as well as maintaining the in-house archive and transferring materials to the Library of Congress. The Facilities & Archive team is looking for an intern to assist with the management of its database and archive.
Responsibilities may include but will not be limited to:
* Prepare interview materials for transfer to the Library of Congress.
* Coordinate volunteer archive processing sessions.
* Assist in establishing StoryCorps Local Archives with partner organizations around the country.
* Follow up correspondence with participants.
* Additional organizational projects surrounding the archive.
Strong attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills are required; as is a proficiency with computers (Mac OSX preferred). Experience in libraries or archives, or with oral history projects a plus. A strong belief in the organization's mission is a must.
This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience with the archive operations of a large scale oral history project.
Internships last four months and are available on a semester basis in the spring (mid-January through mid-May), summer (mid-May through mid-September), and fall (mid-September through mid-January).Unless otherwise noted, interns work in the morning (9:30 AM–1:30 PM) or in the afternoons (1:30 PM–5:30 PM) Monday through Friday for a total of 20 hours per week. StoryCorps provides a weekly stipend of $55 to help cover lunch and transportation expenses.
StoryCorps is a fast-paced, supportive, and creative work environment with offices in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
The application deadline is September 1, 2008.
To apply visit:
http://storycorps.net/about/employment-opportunities/internships