The digital archivist internship is a position for a GRADUATE library science intern specializing in either digitization or archival work. The position entails digitizing and indexing our collection of Wilderness magazines dating back to the 1930s as well as indexing other conservation/science literature that is in-house. This position will be in The Wilderness Society’s Denver office with limited remote work possibility.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. The Wilderness Society (TWS) has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Digital Archivist will integrate these priorities throughout our work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing paper magazines for professional scanning
Indexing and abstracting magazine articles, scientific reports, white papers, fact sheets, etc.
Preparing documents to be shared with the TWS archives at the Denver Public Library
Placing the digital collection on our intranet and/or other digital collections/websites
Working with conservation scientists to improve our catalog of scientific literature
Preparing recommendations for future archival projects and practices
Desired Characteristics
This position will be working with support from TWS staff but will be largely responsible for the direction of their day-to-day work. Problem-solving will be required as part of this project, though the team will be available both on-site and virtually to guide and consult. The successful candidate will be interfacing with a variety of staff throughout their project with a capstone presentation to all TWS staff on their project.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to adverse weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
TWS has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all staff reporting to a TWS office or engaging in in-person work meetings. There is an exception to the vaccine mandate for any staff who has an objection because of a medical or religious reason. We will do our best to devise reasonable accommodation that respects your objection while balancing the competing demands of your specific position.
As an organization, we aspire to be inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization, we are. Internally, this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee, and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally, this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
History
Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the effort to permanently protect nearly 112 million acres of wilderness in 44 states. We have been at the forefront of nearly every major public lands victory.
Mission
Uniting people to protect America’s wild places.
