Digital Humanities & Archives Internship for Indigenous Students

Digital Humanities & Archives Internship for Indigenous Students

The Abbagadassett *Digital Humanities & Archives Internship for Indigenous Students* is a 300-hour summer internship focused on connecting Indigenous students with paid opportunities in the museum or archival sector. This internship offers valuable, hands-on experience for students studying library science, archival studies, public history, or the humanities.

Learning opportunities include working with a digitized collection of glass plate negatives from the Portland *Press Herald*'s photograph files and matching them to their published newspaper issue; research and documentation methods; cataloguing and descriptive methodologies; and digital file management.

Through this experience, the intern will explore varied aspects of library, archival, and museum-related topics as well as industry best practices. In the interest of building a tangible experience to assist with career or educational goals, the intern will create a deliverable, such as an online exhibit or blog post, to demonstrate learned skill sets.

This position is performed remotely, with some hybrid capability. Training is provided on-site, but the intern must use their own computer with reliable access to the internet. MHS will provide access to necessary databases. Ideal candidates are current undergraduate or graduate students; rising undergraduate freshmen and recent graduates may also apply.

Application details

Applications for this opportunity are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

DEADLINE: March 2, 2026

STIPEND: $6,000

INTERNSHIP DURATION: 300 hours

LOCATION: Remote with on-site training and some hybrid capability

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 30 hours per week, June–August

ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and rising undergraduate freshman enrolled in a federally recognized tribe may apply

Submit the application form via email to internships@mainehistory.org by March 2, 2026

Questions? Please see below for FAQs below, or email questions to internships@mainehistory.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the internship take place? This position is remote, but may be completed in a hybrid format. For students living outside of Southern Maine, limited travel assistance is available to undergo on-site training.

What is the schedule? Work is performed during business hours, typically Monday–Friday between 9am and 5pm. The ideal schedule is 30 hours per week over ten weeks, June–August. There is some flexibility, but must be during business hours.

When will I hear if I am selected? The awards will be announced on or before May 1, 2026. An ideal start date is the week of June 1st.

What does "recent graduate" mean? Persons having graduated with an Associates degree, Bachelors degree, or post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in 2023 or later are considered "recent" graduates. Students who are enrolled in, but have not yet started, college or graduate school are also eligible.

What if I am not from Maine? Students and recent graduates from anywhere in the United States are welcome to apply. Successful candidates must provide/secure their own housing or accommodations.

Do I have to be an Indigenous student? Yes, you must be a member of a federally recognized tribe.

Do I have to be a United States citizen? Technically, no, but you must already have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), J-1 visa, or similar paperwork which will allow you to collect the stipend. MHS is not able to assist with said paperwork.

How are interns paid? Interns will receive their payment in three installments in the form a check—one at the start of the internship, one at the half-way point, and one at the completion of the internship.

Is there parking? For on-site training, the internship includes parking at a specified local garage for up to six hours per day.

Can I take public transportation? MHS's downtown location is accessible via public transportation (bus).