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Oral History Intern

Harrodsburg, KY · On-site

$1.5K/wk

Oral History Intern (fall 2026) Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks To Apply ... museum, special collections library, or archive Optional: Prior experience with audio-visual ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$17 - $18/hr

... paths in museum studies, plant science, horticulture, biology, GIS, or related topics. This ... Intern will also assist in mapping, labeling, and inventorying the living collections. This ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum archive intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Museum Archive Intern assists professional archivists and museum staff with the organization, preservation, and cataloging of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts. Their responsibilities often include digitizing materials, entering data into archival databases, and helping with research requests. Interns gain hands-on experience in archival practices and may participate in special projects such as exhibitions or public programs. This role helps interns develop skills in collections management and archival standards, making it valuable for those interested in museum or library careers.

What types of projects can a museum archive intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Museum Archive Intern, you can expect to participate in a range of projects, such as cataloging and digitizing archival materials, assisting with inventory and preservation tasks, and supporting research requests from staff or the public. You'll often help prepare collections for exhibitions or educational programs, and gain hands-on experience with archival databases and proper handling of historical items. Collaboration with curators, archivists, and education teams is common, providing valuable insight into museum operations and potential career paths within cultural institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum archive intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Archive Intern, you need a foundational knowledge of archival principles, attention to detail, and coursework or experience in history, library science, or museum studies. Familiarity with cataloging software, digital asset management systems, and basic preservation techniques is often required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help interns excel in managing collections and supporting team projects. These skills are essential for maintaining accurate records, preserving artifacts, and ensuring the accessibility and integrity of museum archives.

What is the difference between Museum Archive Intern vs Museum Collections Assistant?

AspectMuseum Archive InternMuseum Collections Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recent graduate of history, museum studies, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often with some experience in collections management
Work EnvironmentInternship setting within museums, archives, or cultural institutionsSupport role in museum collections, handling artifacts and documentation
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in museums, archives, and cultural institutions for entry-level rolesUsed in museums and galleries to assist with collections and exhibit preparation

The Museum Archive Intern primarily focuses on assisting with archival research, cataloging, and digitization projects, often as part of an educational or training program. The Museum Collections Assistant supports the physical management of collections, including handling artifacts, documentation, and assisting with exhibit setup. Both roles are entry-level, require related educational backgrounds, and are common in museum settings, but they emphasize different aspects of collections management.

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USGA Golf Museum Special Collections Intern

Liberty Corner, NJ • On-site

AEG
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$20/hr

Internship

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

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The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf's future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.
About this role:
The USGA Golf Museum and Library seeks a recent graduate or currently enrolled student in Library Science or Archival Studies for a paid internship in the nation's oldest sports museum. Founded in 1936, the USGA Golf Museum is the world's leading institution for the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of golf history. Since 1936, the Museum has connected golfers, sports fans and scholars with remarkable artifacts, documents, images and stories that chronicle golf's rich history.
The USGA Special Collections contain over 500,000 catalogued items including championship and personal archives, institutional records, rare books, club histories, yardage guides, comic books, fiction, poetry, historic and contemporary periodicals, instruction, biographies, newspapers, sheet music, comic books, cookbooks, programs, tour guides, directories, reference material, green section material, golf course care and maintenance, historic dealer and manufacturer catalogs for clothing, gear, and equipment, and more documenting the history of the game and all of its aspects in more than 10 languages and from around the world. Original material dates from 1566 with the Scottish Acts of Parliament to the present day. Items are used for both exhibits and research to inform content and create scholarship on the history and future of the game.
The USGA Golf Museum Special Collections Intern will assist with numerous projects supporting the Special Collections. S/he will gain valuable experience in several areas of library operations including hands-on work with historic materials, describing and cataloging material in a digital repository, digitization of archival material, research, and other tasks within the USGA Special Collections. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience archiving, preserving and making available to the public materials on the history of golf.
What you'll do:
Collections Processing and Cataloging
  • Support all aspects of archival collections processing including arrangement, description and cataloging materials in the Museum's collections management system, TMS Collections
  • Develop familiarity with the TMS Record Style Guide to standardize existing TMS records for Library and Special Collections records
  • Support the Library and Special Collections digitization program by digitizing archival material and ensuring proper metadata cataloging in TMS Collections and TMS Media Studio
  • Additional collections processing projects as directed

Collections Management
  • Ensure proper housing of archival materials
  • Support movement and reshelving of materials across all collections storage locations
  • Additional collections management projects as directed

Research and Engagement
  • Assist with research requests and onsite research visits
  • Support the preparation and organization of assets for Museum exhibitions and projects to promote the collections
  • Additional research projects as directed

Where you'll be:
This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus, working approximately 20 hours per week, ideally with 3 days per week on-site, between Monday - Friday. An academic semester is requested though opportunity exists for a 12-month internship.
What you bring:
  • Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a graduate level program in Library Science
  • Basic knowledge of digital asset management systems
  • Basic knowledge of metadata, library standards and resources, and a desire to assist in preservation and access of library material
  • Ability to lift and move library materials up to 25 pounds
  • Basic knowledge of best practices in handling sensitive and historic materials
  • Passion and enthusiasm for history and the care of historic materials
  • Appreciation and interest in sports heritage and/or the game of golf

Compensation: The rate of pay is $20 per hour, plus overtime in accordance with applicable New Jersey law.
The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.
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51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

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Year founded

1992

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