Archives Summer Intern

Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time archives summer intern to assist with the implementation of an archives collection management system. The School Archives are located on the Washington, DC campus. This position requires in-person work. Duties include:

Converting finding aids and inventories to a standards-based digital format,

Creating and updating archival descriptions and container labels,

Creating digital object records,

Entering accession records, and

Developing subject and authority records.

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma required

Completed undergraduate degree not required, but college-level coursework in archives and/or library science highly desired

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technology are essential

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in archival work and/or historical research

Hourly rate: $17.95

Supervisor: Lori Ito Hardenbergh, School Archivist

Hours: 20 hours/week between June 15 - August 15; specific work dates and hours negotiable

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world