Archives Intern

Employer: United Lutheran Seminary

Department: Library-Archives

Education: Preference to those enrolled in graduate degree programs in Library Science, Archives, or Public History

Location: Wentz Library- 66 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Compensation:  $15.00 per hour, approximately 35 hours per week

Position Available: Summer 2026 (start and end dates negotiable)

Job Description:

At United Lutheran Seminary, we preserve the rich history of faith communities through the materials entrusted to us by the congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the documents associated with the long history of the seminary itself which was founded in 1826. We offer students hands-on experience in archival stewardship while advancing academic research and public access to historical materials.

United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg campus, is seeking an archives intern to work with the Associate Archivist and learn how to process materials in the Seminary Archives. The archives intern will help organize, process, and catalog historic church materials. The intern may also utilize archival and/or non-archival materials to plan and prepare a display and/or contribute content to the library blog.

Responsibilities: The specific duties of this internship may include:

• Helping identify and assess the archival value of materials;
• Processing of collections, including physical arrangement (sorting, boxing, labeling);
• Description of materials and creation of basic finding aids;
• Developing the archival database; 
• Contributing content to the library blog and/or creating an exhibit.

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills
• Completion of introductory courses in public history and/or archives principles and practices is preferred. 
• Interest in Lutheran Church history is helpful but not required.

Please note: Intern must be willing to work in an environment that involves exposure to dust and/or mold. Must also be able to do extensive computer work, move 35 lb. boxes, and stoop, stretch, and climb ladders to pull and move books/boxes. Punctuality is essential.

To apply for an internship, submit the following information to Victoria Jesswein, Associate Archivist at vjesswein@uls.edu

• Statement not exceeding 500 words explaining how an internship at the Seminary Archives fits the applicant’s educational program and career goals;
• Current resume; and
• Name and contact information for a professor or advisor who is familiar with the student’s work in archival or public history or a related field. 

Application Deadline: May 13, 2026