Corporate Archives Internship

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This position is responsible for supporting the Duke Energy Corporate Archives archivist.  Responsibilities include assisting with archival organization, item description, preservation work, research, digitizing and database entry. The objective of this position is to provide a successful candidate a means of using their knowledge of the fundamentals of history and archives through observation and hands-on experience in the Corporate Archives.

A successful candidate for this position will:

• Learn about the role and function of the archives within the setting of a corporate business

• Develop research skills related to identifying irreplaceable and unique archival material

• Learn about collection development

• Observe and engage in activities related to basic collection processing and preservation according to best practices and standards

• Observe and engage in activities related to information management, data streamlining methods, and data cleanup.

Job Responsibilities - Assist the Archivist within the Corporate Archives:

• Organize, prep, rehouse, and catalog donations of various types

• Scan photograph negatives, prints and other types of material to preservation standards

• Provide collection management database reviews, updates and edits

• Stack management

• Additional opportunities, as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year, Bachelor's degree in a History-related discipline, including but not limited to: Art History, Museum Studies, Library & Information Science

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

• Must not graduate prior to August 2026

• Copy of transcripts required with application

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and work across various internal and external customers to achieve goal

• Demonstrated experience with, or knowledge of, the fundamentals of public history, archives, or records management

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possess strong organizational and time management skills

• Possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Possess capacity to learn and perform basic archival work

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work productively and self-motivated

• Possess an interest in history, archives, or libraries

• Possesses archives and digital repository experience

Working Conditions: 

• Internship Summer Session length is 10-12 weeks 

• Mobility Classification: Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.  Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.

• Valid Drivers License required

• Ability to work - with HOURLY PAY - a minimum of full-time summer (i.e. 8-10 weeks, 40 hours a week)

• Student Housing Stipend available for applicable candidates

• Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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