Applications are now open for spring semester internships at the Utah State Archives and Records Service! These competitive, stipend-paid, semester-long internships are designed especially for students. Read more about our four internship opportunities:

Reference Internship

• Work with our Reference Team to help answer research questions from the public! This in-person internship works directly with our Reference & Access Program Manager to learn how to locate records in our collection and provide excellent customer service through direct contact with patrons. Additional projects include updating and creating new research guides, authoring guest blog posts, and working with state agencies and their records. 

Local Government Records Accessioning Internship (x2)

• Spend a semester with the Local Government team! This in-person internship consists of working with staff in accessioning newly acquired historical records into the Archives permanent collection. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the accessioning framework applied at the State Archives and gain hands-on experience in identifying, organizing, inventorying, housing, and describing a variety of records from local governments in Utah.

Crowdsourcing Project Management Internship

• If you’re passionate about public history, education, and project management, this virtual outreach internship is a unique chance to shape the future of the indexing and transcription at the Utah State Archives! You’ll work with our online transcription platform FromThePage (https://fromthepage.com) to build resources, develop long-term strategies, communicate with contributors, and design effective workflows to support program goals. With support from our team, you’ll play a key role in expanding public access to Utah’s historical records through thoughtful management and creative problem-solving. 

More Information

These competitive internships require an application and interview. Internships last for one semester (between 10 and 12 weeks) with a minimum of 120 hours worked. Exact schedules and hours per week will be determined individually. Please note that three internships are fully in-person and one is offered virtually. Course credit can be provided if approved by interns’ institutions. A stipend of $1,000 will be provided at the end of the semester.

We welcome interns from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 

How to Apply

Please send an email to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter indicating which internship you are interested in. All applications are due by December 1, 2024 and decisions will be made by mid December.