[JOB ANNOUNCEMENT] We are looking for a paid intern for the archives!
ATD Fourth World is looking for a paid intern to assist in processing our archives.
ATD Fourth World is a movement of solidarity and action in collaboration with people around the world who experience extreme exclusion. ATD Fourth World works to overcome the injustices of persistent poverty and social exclusion by bringing together people, learning from people who face poverty, running family and community projects, doing participatory research, and advocating internationally on poverty and human rights issues at the United Nations and other international organizations.
The ATD Fourth World Chicago archives preserve the organization’s work and history, securing the evidential story of suffering, courage, resistance, and intelligence of people who live in extreme poverty, and those dedicated to bearing witness to their struggles and resiliency.
The International Joseph Wresinski Archives and Research Center in France supports the ATD Fourth World teams in collecting and preserving this evidence. The result is a unique heritage consisting of more than 60 years of writings (2.1 linear kilometers), millions of photos, audio recordings, films and works of art. Collected, classified, and preserved at the center, using state of the art methods, these archives are the missing sources of a history of the denial of poverty and the struggles to eradicate it.
The ATD Fourth World USA archives are located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood at 3112 N California Avenue. Our archives consist of records created by the USA branch since 1964 and are being processed for permanent storage. The Chicago office works closely with our international archives team. ATD Fourth World USA is looking for help processing our photo negative collection for digitization.
This part-time position is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student in the Information Sciences, Archive, Museum, or Records Management fields of study.
To find out more:
ATD Fourth World USA: http://atdfourthworld-usa.org/
International Movement ATD Fourth World: www.atd-fourthworld.org
ATD Fourth World Movement International Archives: https://www.atd-fourthworld.org/category/memory-and-research/
Type of position:
Paid Internship/Temporary Part-Time
Job Title:
Archives Assistant I
Organization Name:
ATD Fourth World Movement Inc.
Location:
ATD Fourth World USA archives
3112 N California Avenue, Chicago IL 60618
Level of Employment:
Paid part-time internship, 16 hours/week for three months.
Starting date: early August 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.
Salary Range:
$16.80/hour, no benefits
Job Description:
Providing descriptive metadata for photograph negatives of the ATD Fourth World USA teams for the years 2000 to 2009. This includes arranging photograph negatives and photo prints as well as providing context and other metadata on our shared forms and finding aids prior to digitization by the Joseph Wresinski Archives and Research Centre.
General accession of the collection
Other duties as assigned by our full-time archivist or archives coordinator.
Job Requirements:
The ideal intern is detail-oriented, can work independently and in a small group setting, and can follow instructions. Has basic knowledge of computer applications. Familiarity with archival best practices and procedures.
All work is done at the ATD Fourth World archiving office at 3112 N California Avenue in Chicago (Avondale neighborhood) during regular office hours, weekdays (Monday- Friday) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Schedule is flexible within those times.
The applicant will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and must be 18 years of age or older.
Proof of current COVID-19 vaccinations required. Mask wearing policy subject to discussion.
Level of Education/Experience Required:
Undergraduate work in archives or graduate student in Archives, Museum, Records Management, or Information Studies.
Point of Contact:
Hyacinth Egner, Archives Coordinator
608-316-5486
h.egner@atdfourthworld-usa.org
Application Deadline:
Monday, July 29, 2024, 12 AM CST
How to apply:
Please contact Hyacinth Egner at 608-316-5486 or h.egner@atdfourthworld-usa.org
