NYC Environmental Protection – Paid Graduate Archives Intern (College Aide) Repository Description: The DEP Archives collects, preserves, and makes available records having long-term business and historical value to DEP and NYC. The records document the development and operation of New York City’s immense water supply and distribution system. Not only are these records historically important to engineering, science, and New York City, but they are also critical to the continuing operation of the NYC water supply system. In addition to engineering records, DEP Archives also has real property records and administrative records with broader scope from the NYC Environmental Protection Administration (1968-1977) and the Department of Environmental Protection (1977-present). This is a great opportunity to work with vitally important archival records and to gain real-world knowledge of managing records in local government. Internship Description: The selected candidates will work with the Records and Archives Management team to inventory records produced by DEP and our predecessor agencies. These records may include reports, drawings, photographs, and textual records. Other responsibilities may include digitizing/copying collections, creating social media items based on historical photos, performing preservation work, conducting research for user requests, and other special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student. Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the graduate level pursuing a degree in library science, archival studies, history, or a related field to be eligible for this position. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) Preferred Skills: Interest in local history, government, or architecture/engineering preferred. Selection Criteria: Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; effective interpersonal skills; proficient in full Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel; leadership skills; detail-oriented; self-motivated; and ability to work well with minimal supervision. Compensation: Interns will be paid between $8.00 – $12.96 an hour. We are looking for a part-time commitment of 14-17 hours max per week during normal business hours (M-F, 9-5). Ability to continue through Spring 2014 is desirable. Location: The Archives is located on the east side of midtown Manhattan. To apply: Please apply by submitting a cover letter and a resume by August 15, 2013 at nyc.gov/careers (search for job posting ID 122130) and emailing Rachel Greer at [email protected] to confirm receipt of your application and/or with any questions or concerns. For more information about NYC Environmental Protection please visit our website at nyc.gov/dep or our Facebook page at facebook/nycwater.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:29:32 +0000
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