Archives Digitization Project Internship 2026

Department: Archives Staff Supervisor: Laura Uglean Jackson Project Start Date: July 1, 2026 Project End Date: December 31, 2026 Number of Interns: 1 Schedule: 15 hours a week for 26 weeks = 414 Total Hours between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday Stipend: $8,000 Housing: Interns are responsible for securing their own housing. Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Internship Project Description The Intern will play a key role in digitizing and describing selected portions of the Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinsky image collection. This position reports to the Digital Archivist, Laura Uglean Jackson Project Description The Intern will play a key role in digitizing and describing selected portions of the Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinsky image collection.

This position reports to the Digital Archivist, Laura Uglean Jackson

Responsibilities Follow established workflows and procedures to number, digitize, and describe 35 mm slide images of Colorado and Wyoming nature and wildlife Assist with identifying workflow challenges and recommending process improvements where appropriate. Gain working knowledge of the NetX Digital Asset Management System, including batch editing and bulk metadata imports. Search, navigate, and update metadata in the Museum's collections management database, EMu Perform quality control review of digitized images and associated metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Handle archival materials using established preservation and care practices. Possibility to assist with additional archival processing and collections projects as time and project needs allow. Work closely with and learn from all Archives staff members (2 staff total).

Conduct work within the safety guidelines of the museum, ensuring personal safety and the safety and security of the collections. Maintain prompt, frequent communication with supervisors, ensuring instructions are understood and followed, and report problems immediately. Minimum

Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the last 2 years) from a graduate program (i.e. Masters-level), library science or archives discipline preferred Strong interest in digitization projects, digital asset management, archival processing, and/or image archives Comfortable using a computer and operating in a Microsoft computing environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistency, and accuracy Works well with others and independently Ability to understand archival standards, concepts, and best practices Takes direction well and can follow established workflows and procedures Ability to perform repetitive tasks with sustained attention to detail Work schedule to fall within Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m – 5 p.m. Working Conditions Office: Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic) Stand or sit: must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time Lifting requirements: Moves boxes, carts, and ladders weighing up to 40 pounds for retrieving and shelving materials Working machinery: ladders, confined spaces Museum collections: maintenance of collection items Staff Mentors Laura Uglean Jackson Digital Archivist Age

Requirements Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

How to Apply If you have not previously applied, interned, or volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, click on the blue box below titled Archives Digitization Project Internship Application to create an account and complete the steps below. Create an account Update Your Profile Complete the Archives Digitization Project Internship Form If you have previously applied, interned, or volunteered at DMNS contact [email protected] to have your account reset. Current Volunteers or Interns If you are a current volunteer or intern and want to apply, complete the steps below.

Log into your account on the Volunteer Portal At the top menu, click on Resources Select Current Internships Complete the Archives Digitization Project Internship Form Questions? For questions about the application, contact [email protected] For questions about the position, contact [email protected].