Internship Opportunities
Dallas Historical Society Internships
Each semester the Dallas Historical Society offers internships for individuals interested in a career in an archive or museum. These internships are a mix of paid and unpaid and consist of varying hours of both on-site and off-site work experience. It is the aim that each individual will gain practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the inner workings of a repository by applying academic training to the process and preservation of various collections.
Summer 2025 Archives Internship
Start Date: June 24, 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
The Dallas Historical Society is offering a ten-week paid internship to qualified candidates seeking to gain professional experience in an archival setting. Working under the supervision of the Project Archivist, the intern will provide support for special projects and day-to-day and processing tasks.
Responsibilities
The Summer 2025 Archives Internship will focus on digitization and metadata entry – e.g., scanning documents, photographing artifacts, and creating new catalog records on PastPerfect, the historical society’s database management system. The intern will also assist with basic archival processing, including arrangement, description, and rehousing.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a library/archives program, and/or a program in history, or Museum Studies. Recent graduates with relevant coursework from an ALA accredited program may also apply.
All candidates must have:
- Knowledge of basic archival principles
- Experience working with databases and scanning software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- The ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in a library, archive, museum, or historical society
- Working knowledge of PastPerfect Museum Software
- Experience writing finding aids
- Completed graduate coursework in archival, library, or information management
Terms
The Summer 2025 intern will be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday for a minimum of 10 hours, in-person, per week.
Location
The Hall of State, Fair Park, 3939 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Application Instructions
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to archivist@dallashistory.org. Please include “Summer 2025 Archives Intern” in the subject of your email. The deadline to apply for this position is May 30, 2025
Volunteer with the Dallas Historical Society
Texas would not be what it is today without volunteers!
So not surprisingly, the Dallas Historical Society welcomes volunteers to assist with our various programs and events. There are a variety of opportunities available.
For information about volunteering with the Dallas Historical Society please email volunteer@dallashistory.org
State Fair Volunteers
Every year the Dallas Historical Society needs volunteers to help us during the State Fair of Texas! Join our crew of volunteers who help us answer questions regarding the current exhibits, assist visitors with directions and various other duties as assigned. A special State Fair volunteer orientation is held each year during the month of September.