About Us:
The GSUSA Collection & Archive includes objects and records that reflect the history of the oldest and largest extant women-led organization in the United States, thus serving as a window into the role and agency of women in our country from the early 19th century to the present. The Collection spans centuries, genres, styles, and formats (including digital) and includes corporate records, personal writings, ephemera, media, scrapbooks, fine and decorative arts, farm and camp equipment, furnishings, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, silver, international gifts, product and memorabilia, awards and recognitions, and Girl Scouts uniforms, badges, and insignia, as well as personal letters and writings of significant people associated with the Movement, such as Juliette Gordon Low, GSUSA Founder. The Collection, interpreted to the public and fully aligned and supporting the strategic priorities and mission of GSUSA, is located in and embodied at National Headquarters, New York, NY, the Edith Macy Conference Center, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah, GA.
You Will:
Collection & Archive Intern
Candidates should be based in the NY metro area as this role is hybrid in NYC 1-2 days per week. This is a part-time role for about 20 hours per week from May - September.
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The Collection & Archive intern will digitize and create metadata for the following GSUSA publications: National Equipment Catalogs, Annual Reports, and National Board minutes. -
These records have not been digitized before and are therefore unable to be easily viewed by GSUSA staff and the public (where appropriate).
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This project will bring together the National Equipment Catalogs for the first time which will be especially useful for dating GSUSA objects for researchers and collectors.
Required Competencies:
- Project management
- Familiarity with Girl Scouts a plus
You Need:
- Must currently be enrolled in a full-time Bachelors program and graduating between December 2023 and June 2025.
- Preference is for a bakcground in history, historical preservation, art history, archival management, library science, public history, museum studies, or a related field
- Strong academic record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment.
POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with a 20 hour per week schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 if based in NY office
SALARY RANGE: $18.00 - 20.00 per hour
What We Offer: Girl Scouts is powered by people, and we encourage our team members to be their best selves in and out of the office. We place a high priority on flexibility and offer competitive pay.
AAP/EEO Statement: GSUSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Travel Requirements: 0-10%