Health ArchivesHistory Intern
Health ArchivesHistory Intern
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Salt Lake County Health Department is seeking a history archivist library science or public health student for summer 2025 to organize and catalog our historic photo archive in preparation for transfer to the Salt Lake County Archive Vaults. May also digitize select items too.
This intern will review historic public health photos and slides and then organize group and catalog them appropriately. Cataloging may require researching the topics and scenes (via reference sources and/or employee interviews) depicted to ensure appropriate organization and labeling. The intern is expected to follow archival science best practices for permanent protective storage of historic records.
The health archives/history intern will be introduced to a variety of current and historic public health topics and practices and will gain experience in research and reference verbal and written communication project management archival best practices and technology tools.
Work is Monday through Friday 16 to 20 hours per week. Exact days and hours are flexible to accommodate a school schedule but should be consistent weektoweek.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor OR Graduate program. Preferred programs would include History Library and Information Science Archival Studies Museum Studies and/or Public Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Organizes historic physical materials to ensure their longterm safety and security
- Maintains and/or creates files or recordkeeping systems.
- Sorts labels and files documents or other materials.
- Researches historic records (documents and/or images) to ensure accurate classification and organization.
- Works in both office and records warehouse settings and requires the ability to lift 40 lbs. boxes walk sit kneel and bend.
- Processes creates finding aids and digitizes historical records.
- Performs inhouse digitization project tasks including postdigitization image processing quality control and file transfer using various digitation workflow management tools.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of or interest in learning about:
- Communication strategies
- Information literacy
- Basic knowledge and interest in government/public service
- Public health topics
- Public health history
Skills and Abilities to:
- Read write and speak professionally in English
- Organize and manage time and projects efficiently and effectively
- Work independently to accomplish tasks
- Conduct work with strong attention to detail
- Maintain strict confidentiality
PAY: $20.00/hour
START DATE: The internship begins May 2025 (start date flexible) and ends August 2025. There may be the possibility of an extension.
TO APPLY:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing sample with a health or history focus
- Schedule availability
Optional Samples (Including one or more examples from the optional samples section is highly encouraged)
- A research article showcasing writing capabilities
- A slide deck showcasing presentation capabilities
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Salt Lake County
County Government Building
2001 S State Street Suite S2600
Salt Lake City UT 84190
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Intern will work from the Salt Lake County Government Complex with the opportunity for remote hours within the state of Utah. They will be provided a computer and an email account. Interns may be asked to attend meetings offsite at other government facilities or in the community. Interns may be sitting for long periods at a computer.
PAID INTERN POSITIONS
- Are not considered merit
- Are not guaranteed employment following their
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Unclear
