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Draper Corporate Archives Intern in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
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Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
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The Corporate Archives Internship provides the opportunity to gain experience in archival arrangement, description, and preservation with paper and born-digital materials. Reporting to the Corporate Archivist, the Intern will gain hands-on experience processing corporate special collections of historical materials for access, research, and exhibition use. Projects include identifying, rehousing, labeling, inventorying materials, writing archival finding aids, converting legacy media files, support of oral history and 3D collection inventory projects.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Enrollment in a graduate level Library and/or Archival management program
Basic understanding of archival processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to ask clarifying questions, troubleshoot, and solve problems
Ability to lift 45 lbs.
Proficiency with common computer applications (MS Office Suite, etc.)
ID: 2023-7568
External Company Name: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc