Intern - Archives

Agency Summary  

The purpose and mission of the Office of Financial Management is to be responsive to the priorities and needs of the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County, to ensure financial stability and operational health; through strategic and accurate budgeting, timely financial reporting, best in class procurement and promoting a culture within our enterprise that empowers professional development and transformative leadership. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County. 

Job Summary

The City-County Archives assists agencies within the City of Indianapolis/Marion County enterprise in the creation, use, access, storage, and disposition of local government records. The City-County Archives is a new and rapidly growing repository for City & County materials. The OFM archives intern will work with the Archivist to process, inventory, and archive newly accessioned materials; they will learn how to arrange and describe archival materials. This position will have the opportunity to work on reference questions, learn about state retention and compliance, research the history of local government, and participate in engagement and outreach activities. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Identify and complete one major project, such as archiving a collection 
• Process, inventory, and archive accessioned collections  
• Write a finding aid for archived collections  
• Complete reference question work  
• Learn about the Indiana Archives and Record Administration’s retention schedules  
• Participate in the accession process  
• Research the history of local government and departmental changes over time  
• Participate in outreach and engagement activities with staff and with the public 

Graduate and undergraduate students studying history, political science, museum studies, anthropology, historic preservation, urban planning, or library science are ideal candidates for this internship. Requires excellent writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. General knowledge of archives records management and the history of Indianapolis is preferred. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.