Summer Graduate Student Intern The Joint Archives of Holland Holland, Michigan Applications are being invited for the position of Summer Graduate Student Intern at the Joint Archives of Holland at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for processing a significant portion of the Guy A. Vander Jagt Congressional Papers under the supervision of the Collections Archivist. This will include assisting in developing and implementing processing priorities, processing, computer cataloging, continued development of a finding aid, assistance with public reference, and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: One year in a graduate program for an MLS or MA in History, with a specialized archival training component must be completed. Recent graduates may also apply, however successful candidates must commit to completing the internship term. Experience and course work focusing on archival processing and cataloging are required as are strong interpersonal, oral, and writing skills. Ability to work as part of a team is essential. ENVIRONMENT: Hope College, a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, has an enrollment of 2,900 (2,750 FTE) students and is located five miles from Lake Michigan. The Joint Archives of Holland is a leading repository in an award-winning building. The archives also cares for and provides contractual archival services to the Holland Historical Trust (Holland Museum), Western Theological Seminary, and other institutions that contract for archival care of their collections. The archives currently manages approximately 6,000 lf of material. SALARY: The stipend for this position is $4,000 payable in installments throughout the summer. Housing on campus will be provided during the term of the appointment. Successful candidates must commit to working 40 hours per week (exclusive of major holidays) from May 15 to August 18, 2000. Two personal days are also included. APPLICATION: Send letter of application, resume, two writing samples (prepared finding aid), names, addresses and phone number of three references to Larry J. Wagenaar, Director, The Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000. For more information, Larry Wagenaar can be contacted at wagenaar@hope.edu or (616) 395-7798. Consideration of applications will begin on March 10 and continue until the position is filled. Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment. Applications are strongly encouraged from women and minority persons.
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