[Ohiodig] Fw: Western Reserve Historical Society job opportunities

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From: Cleveland Archivists <clevelandarchivists at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2026 8:59 AM
Subject: EXT: Western Reserve Historical Society job opportunities


Western Reserve Historical Society is hiring a Manuscripts Processor, a Digital Imaging Specialist, and a Metadata Specialist, in support of a four-year initiative to process and digitize collections related to local Jewish history. These are grant-funded positions. Continued employment is contingent on the annual renewal and availability of grant funds. Expected length of the project is four years; however, project may run shorter or longer. For details of these full-time, in-person positions, please see https://www.wrhs.org/about/employment.



Three paid internship positions will also support this project:



Project Title:  Cleveland Jewish Archives Processing Intern

Location: Cleveland History Center
Department: Library/Archives
Project Description:  The Cleveland Jewish Archives Processing Intern will assist in the arrangement and description of archival materials related to the Jewish community of Northeast Ohio. The intern will gain experience in organizing archival materials for researchers to access and be exposed to all steps in the creation of collections in the WRHS Research Library, including meeting donors, processing, digitization, and research. Interns will broaden research skills, expand knowledge of WRHS resources, and learn what it is like to work in a special collections library focusing on public history. The position supports a four-year initiative to process and digitize collections related to local Jewish history.  This is a grant funded position.  Funds will be reviewed annually and the position may not be renewed if funds are not available.
# of Interns Needed: 2
Requirements: Interest in history, detail oriented, ability to work independently and in small groups, basic computer and data entry skills

Compensation and hours per week: approximately 15 hours per week, $20/hour, for approximately 38 weeks, Monday-Friday during WRHS open hours

Application Instructions: Send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Dukes, HR Manager at jdukes at wrhs.org<mailto:jdukes at wrhs.org>



Project Title:  Cleveland Jewish Archives Audiovisual Media Intern

Location: Cleveland History Center
Department: Library/Archives
Project Description:  The Cleveland Jewish Archives Audiovisual Media Intern will assist in the arrangement, description, and digitization of audiovisual materials from WRHS collections. The intern will help identify materials for digitization; assist in making those materials accessible to the public; and learn more about all recording formats. The intern will learn about both special collections libraries and digital librarianship. Interns will broaden research skills, expand knowledge of WRHS resources, and learn what it is like to work in a special collections library focusing on public history. The position supports a four-year initiative to process and digitize collections related to local Jewish history.  This is a grant funded position. Funds will be reviewed annually and the position may not be renewed if funds are not available.
# of Interns Needed: 1
Requirements: Interest in history, detail oriented, ability to work independently and in small groups, interest in audio and video recording helpful

Compensation and hours per week: approximately 15 hours per week, $20/hour, for approximately 38 weeks, Monday-Friday during WRHS open hours

Application Instructions: Send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Dukes, HR Manager at jdukes at wrhs.org<mailto:jdukes at wrhs.org>





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