Fall 2026 History Collections Care and Records Management Internship

An unpaid, part-time ten-week internship starting Monday, September 9, 2026 and ending Friday, December 6, 2026. Interns must be available weekdays for 3–8 hours per week; schedule is arranged with the supervising curator.

About Ohio History Connection

The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization chartered in 1885. Its mission is to spark discovery of Ohio’s stories by preserving and sharing the state’s history. The organization houses the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, the local history office, and manages more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio.

About the role

The intern will work under the guidance of a History Curator and the Registrar to enhance access to and preservation of collections in storage. Tasks include physically moving artifacts, unpacking collections, preparing collections for transportation, and scanning and uploading files for long-term digital storage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare artifacts for transportation from the Hudson Storage Facility to the Collections Care Center (CCC).
• Unpack collections that have been moved to the CCC and record their new locations.
• Scan hard-copy files, upload digital files, and organize files according to Collections Management policy.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an academic program or a recent graduate (within one year).
• Majors in Museum Studies or a related field.
• Basic understanding of object handling preferred but not required.
• Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork.
• Must create an account and log internship hours via Track It Forward.
• Must present at the internship summit.
• Must attend professional development opportunities and meetings when requested.

Skills

• Works well both independently and in support of colleagues.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including email and meetings.
• Capable of taking direction and managing time effectively.
• Patience and attention to detail.

Education and Experience Outcomes

• Gain knowledge of proper storage techniques for various object types.
• Understand basic mount fabrication and object handling for various object types.
• Learn the importance of tracking objects in storage and how organizational schemes improve access.