Internship Opportunities

The FIT Library Special Collections & FIT Archive Internship and Volunteer Program

The FIT Library's unit of Special Collections and FIT Archive (SPARC) has opportunities for internships and volunteer positions each summer for undergraduate students, graduate students, or new professionals. Posts are structured around collection needs and include projects that involve research, digitization, metadata and taxonomy management, passive preservation, etc. 

Priority consideration will be given to applicants with completed coursework in materials preservation (particularly paper and associated media), information science, archival management and research, or fashion history. SPARC will not provide training in archival management from the ground up, but can provide guidance with the application of graduate level study already completed based on our own expertise. Candidates must demonstrate strong research, analytical, computer, and writing skills, along with exceptional attention to detail.

Course credit may be given with the approval of an 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. 

Please note that we are separate from the Museum at FIT, and do not hold garments. Information about the museum's internship program can be found in the Education section of their website.

How to Apply

We are NO LONGER reviewing applications for Summer 2026.

Applications can be submitted throughout the year, and will be reviewed in February prior to the upcoming Summer session. It is best to apply no later than January. We will not hire for the current period.

Your complete application package may be submitted via the online application form, including the requested documents:

  1. Application form
  2. Cover letter - This should discuss why you are seeking an internship with us, especially as related to your academic or professional development and goals.  It is important to share information about your studies related to archival processes and information science, as well as other information that you think is relevant to archival processes and standards. 
  3. Résumé detailing your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Please email SPARC with any questions (no telephone calls please): [email protected]