Internship Opportunities
FIT Library Special Collections & College Archives Internship and Volunteer Program
FIT Library - Special Collections and College Archives (SPARC) of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)/SUNY has opportunities for internships and volunteer positions for spring, summer, and fall terms for undergraduate or graduate students, or new professionals. Internships and volunteer projects encourage students and new professionals entering fields related to library science, archives, information management, or collection management.
Internships and volunteer posts are structured around collection needs, and include research, digitization projects, metadata and taxonomy management, passive preservation, etc.
A background in materials preservation (especially paper and associated media), library and/or archives studies, art history, or fashion history is desirable. Solid research, analytical, computer, and writing skills, plus attention to detail are essential.
Course credit may be given with the approval of the intern’s academic institution – credit is neither determined nor awarded by FIT. If a student's school has specific internship requirements, we will work with the program and comply with requirements as much as possible.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted throughout the year and are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible. Decisions on candidates are made on a rolling basis for the upcoming semester (we will not hire for the current semester).
Your complete application package may be submitted via the online application form, including most of the requested documents:
- Cover letter - This should discuss why you are seeking an internship with us, especially as related to your academic or professional development and goals.
- Application form
- Résumé detailing your education, experience, and professional accomplishments
Please email SPARC with any questions (no telephone calls please): [email protected]