National Archives at Kansas City

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Available at the National Archives at Kansas City


Internship Opportunities

The National Archives at Kansas City selectively offers internships to students currently enrolled in graduate-level programs such as history, library and information science, and related disciplines. Interns are provided with a broad-based introduction to the archives field.

Interns work with archives staff while gaining experience with a variety of tasks, including describing holdings; performing basic preservation measures; preparing finding aids and indexes; creating educational and promotional materials; providing reference services on textual and audiovisual materials to the public; and learning about archival exhibits, records management, and the archives profession.

We ask that interns give 120 hours of service, which is usually accomplished by working three, 40 hour weeks. Some flexibility in the schedule is possible to accommodate classes and work. All internships are voluntary and unpaid.

Overall qualifications for interns include:

  • Current enrollment in a graduate degree program
  • Good organizational skills
  • An orientation to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively given a limited time frame
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Good computer skills

How to Apply

Internships can be arranged anytime during the year, and there are no application deadlines. There is no specific application form to complete. Each student interested in participating in the National Archives at Kansas City Internship Program should submit the following items, which will be considered their application:

  • a resume detailing educational and work experience
  • a copy of his or her official transcript(s)
  • a letter of recommendation from a faculty member
  • a letter indicating why the student wishes to undertake an internship at the National Archives at Kansas City

Once all the application materials are received and reviewed, a personal interview will be scheduled. The interview can be done in person or via telephone.

Send application materials to:

Joyce Burner
Archivist
Telephone:  816-268-8012
E-mail:  joyce.burner@nara.gov

Volunteer Opportunities

Areas of Interest

Details about areas of interest, qualificiations, and duties.

How to Apply

Volunteer Application FormFill out and submit the Volunteer Application Form

For more information about the National Archives at Kansas City volunteer program, contact:

Jennifer Audsley-Moore
Archives Technician (Volunteer Program Coordinator)
Telephone: (816) 268-8071
E-mail: jennifer.audsley@nara.gov

National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives at Kansas City

400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

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