WHO WE ARE: 

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of 10 Member Societies which together have nearly 120,000 members across the globe. Founded in 1931, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences. Our overarching strategy is to advance the physical sciences with a unifying voice of strength from diversity.  We want you to become a part of our mission and join our dynamic team! 

SUMMARY: 

AIP is looking for a Photo Project Assistant Intern to join our Niels Bohr Library & Archives (NBLA) Team.

The Photo Project Assistant Intern will work a total of 190 hours (approx. 12-15 hours per week for 15 weeks) with NBLA staff to complete the appraisal, selection, and metadata extraction for a large collection of born-digital photographs in preparation for their ingest into the NBLA online repository. Participation in this project will help NBLA staff refine and standardize workflows for handling bulk donations of digital photographs.

Join our team of energized, charismatic, collaborative, and passionate individuals, and contribute to making a difference in the field of physical sciences!

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Apply selection criteria to aid in photograph selection.
• Download photographs from an online photo album; extracting and copying relevant metadata to enter into a structured spreadsheet.
• Occasionally engage in outreach activities to promote the project in NBLA communication channels and social media.
• Testing draft workflows for appraisal and selection of digital photographs.
• Applying pre-defined selection criteria to a subset of larger collection of digital photographs.
• Extracting metadata from SmugMug, an online photo sharing platform.
• Entering metadata into a shared spreadsheet, including file name, folder structure, and the names of the people identified.
• Downloading image files from SmugMug.
• Providing valuable feedback on the draft workflows and processes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and/or previous relevant archival experience.
• Students currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Archival Studies or relevant field preferred.
• Experience with photograph collections, familiarity with cataloging and metadata standards such as MARC, DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, and LCSH preferred.
• Proofreading and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail in photo editing, captioning, and organization.

TO APPLY: 

Include a resume and a cover letter. We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not fully match the position description.  At AIP, we embrace considering people from a diversity of backgrounds and career experiences. 

COMPENSATION: $18 per hour.

WORKING AT AIP: 

AIP embraces a flexible hybrid work environment to balance in-person collaborative work with remote work. The team works in a flexible, hybrid schedule and reports to our offices in College Park, Maryland and Washington, DC, as needed. Employees are required to reside in the DC Metro regions of Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. 

We offer comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and more. 

Your colleagues at AIP are welcoming, gracious, and eager to help each other succeed. With our commitment to community service, institute-wide social opportunities, and ongoing learning and development, AIP is a rewarding place to work. 

ABOUT AIP: 

Join Us and Make a Difference!

At the American Institute of Physics (AIP), we're dedicated to advancing, promoting, and serving the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences.

Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. We are passionate about our work and committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment where creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm thrive.

Join our team and become part of an energized, forward-thinking community. Together, we'll explore the frontiers of science, support groundbreaking research, and contribute to the betterment of humanity.

Be a part of AIP—where science meets passion and purpose.

AIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.