Archivist Intern

Looking to join our team?  Here’s what we’re looking for! Are you a detail-oriented student with a passion for history and information management? Do you love creating order out of chaos? Are you excited by the prospect of preserving stories and records for future generations? If so, keep reading! We are looking for someone to join our team here at Speedway Properties. We believe strongly in our company values and live them out each day! We work together as One Team across all departments, Choose Positivity in everything we do, put People First, encourage speaking up because You Have a Voice, and above all else we are Driven to Succeed. If you can embrace these values and they align with how you work, then we’d love to chat with you! Job overview The Archivist Intern will support the Telegraph Museum’s archive organization and collections documentation work. This role will focus on cataloging, physical organization, photography, and records support to improve access to collection materials and help prepare artifacts for research and display needs. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in archival organization, collections management, and museum support work. Take a look and let us know if this sounds like you! Here are the specifics: Create, update, and maintain records in the collections management system. Sort, label, and organize archival and museum materials. Conduct descriptive cataloging of records and extract their data into spreadsheets. Research records, events, and figures to enrich Museum history and metadata. Digitize records by scanning or photographing and create their metadata for ingestion into the Museum's digital asset management system. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments. Embrace and live out Speedway Motors core values. Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work setting. Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth. Perform other duties as assigned.                                                                This posting will close when filled. We’ll take care of you – here's how! We put our employees first, and care about your well-being and personal life. From a competitive benefits package and 401k plan to growth opportunities, we have your best interest in mind, always. Retirement Plan with Company Match Discount on Speedway Motors Product, Rent Discount for all Speedway Properties, and Referral Bonuses Growth Opportunities An  extremely supportive team Opportunity to utilize your strengths and be creative   Work Environment Heated and air-conditioned indoor work with occasional work outdoors.  Frequent pinching, grasping, fine manipulation with fingers to use computer, keyboard and phone.  Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. This role involves standing, pushing heavy carts, handling dusty materials, and wearing protective gear.   What you’ll need to succeed in this position: Experience in organization, cataloging, or curating.  Current undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate in Museum Studies, Art History, History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field.   Demonstrated interest in history, archives, library sciences, or museum studies. Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel.   Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Must have a steady hand and must be comfortable handling awkward, heavy, or brittle items without rushing.    If this sounds like you, we would love for you to join our Speedway Team! Please include your resume and cover letter to help us get to know you better.       About Speedway Properties:  Speedway Properties is a locally owned commercial real estate investment company that owns, manages, and leases over 5 million square feet of residential, retail, office, and industrial property throughout Lincoln, Nebraska. Our broad portfolio of residential and commercial real estate gives us the flexibility to work together with tenants to achieve their goals and help them succeed.

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