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Densho is seeking one intern to support our archives and digital repository projects through the
following activities: digitizing a variety of materials (newspapers, photographs, documents, etc.),
editing and performing quality control on digital images, transcribing documents, cataloging and
indexing, data management in digital repository software, rights management, and other duties as
needed.
The internship begins on April 1, 2024 and must end by December 31, 2024. The internship will be
for a total of 500 hours at $20 an hour, no benefits. Hours should be completed during the work
week of Monday through Friday with a maximum of 20 hours worked per week.
This is a fully on-site or hybrid internship and candidates should be able to commute to the Densho
office in Seattle, Washington 1-2 days a week.
Current students or recent graduates from library and information science or archival studies
programs preferred. The ideal candidates are self‐directed, detail‐oriented, and comfortable with
technology. Knowledge of Japanese American history is welcome but not required.

collections@densho.org

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