Intern, Library

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Job Location:

Chelsea, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nations highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents restored Boston Harbor and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe inclusive and supportive environment.

Summary:

The Library of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking an Intern to assist the Library Supervisor in the following activities:

creating a metadata object description schema (MODS) for historical photographs in preparation for digitization
classifying weeding and digitizing an extensive research file collection
assisting in the daily operation of a small governmental Special Library.

Posting Period: 2/18/2026 to 3/3/2026
Location: Chelsea MA
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Gather and record metadata for historic photograph digitization project in MODS.
Organize classify and digitize print documents from a print research files collection.
Learn daily library operations in a special library setting.
Serve a wide variety of personnel in reference requests as needed.
Provide additional support to Library Supervisor as needed.

Required Qualifications

Enrollment in an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Masters degree program.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed organizational skills with a thorough attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Internship duration: May - December

Other Position Information
PCR: I8610001
Division: Administration
Department: MIS
Union/Grade: Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression or veteran status.

Required Experience:

Intern