Syms Archival Intern at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion

Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College is North America's leading institution of higher Jewish education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism, with campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York. The American Jewish Archives (AJA), a division of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, seeks a motivated archivist to serve as a part-time Syms Archival Intern. Funded through the generous support of the Sy Syms Foundation, the internship provides hands-on experience in archival processing, digitization, research, and public history programming while helping preserve and promote the history of American Jewish business leaders, entrepreneurs, families, and institutions. Responsibilities: • Arrange, describe, and rehouse archival collections in accordance with professional archival standards, and create and edit collection inventories and finding aids • Conduct preservation assessments and basic conservation activities under staff supervision • Scan archival documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials, and review digital files for completeness, image quality, and metadata accuracy • Conduct historical and biographical research using archival collections and assist staff, fellows, and researchers with reference inquiries • Help identify materials related to business history, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and American Jewish life • Assist in developing educational programs, exhibits, lectures, and public-facing initiatives related to The Syms Collection and other AJA holdings • Help create promotional materials, social media content, and online exhibits Experience: By the end of the internship, participants will gain practical experience with archival processing and digitization, develop skills in historical research and archival description, learn about preservation, access, and digital stewardship, contribute to public programs and outreach initiatives, and gain exposure to the operations of a nationally recognized archival repository with extensive collections documenting American Jewish history.