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2026 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Internship Program (Remote Internship)

Library of Congress
18 hours ago
Part-time
Remote
$17.87 - $23.12 USD hourly

Duties

AHHA offers undergraduate juniors & seniors, graduate students and recent graduates insights into the Library of Congress collections—the world's largest & most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will work under the supervision & guidance of a specialist & learn the standards & techniques to properly arrange & provide descriptions for archival collection materials.

The program focuses on building awareness of how unique historical records are analyzed, organized, & described in order to make them available for research & educational use. Interns will have the opportunity to explore historical documents representing rich creative & intellectual resources, while working under the direction of library specialists in various divisions.

Interns will develop knowledge of the types of materials within the Library’s collections, including how they are collected, acquired, cataloged, preserved, interpreted, & shared, & the procedures governing their use; develop & maintain personal contacts & cooperative work relationships with librarians and others throughout the Library, with colleagues in other intern programs, and with subject matter experts to provide or exchange information; present information to groups and persons with similar understanding of the subject; & attend workshops, seminars, or meetings in relevant fields for professional development.

The AHHA 2026 program includes options for onsite and remote project work. This posting is for the remote project track. Interns will complete all work remotely.

AHHA 2026 Remote Projects:
The project names for AHHA 2026 are listed below. All projects will be completed remotely. For full project descriptions and required skills/knowledge for each project, applicants must review the information at: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/archives-history-and-heritage-advanced-internship-program/ prior to applying.

# 01Embodied Archives: Connecting Communities to the Katherine Dunham Collection.

# 02 On the Digital Campaign Trail: Archiving U.S. Election Websites.

The salary is based on locality pay for where remote work is performed: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule  

The incumbent of this position will work 20 hours per week, Monday- Friday. Interns must be able to work part of their schedule between 9:30 am & 3:00 pm Eastern Time & attend mandatory orientation on September 8, 2026 (8:30 am-12:00 pm Eastern Time).

The position description number for this position is 404851.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

MUST be a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents are ineligible for consideration.

MUST be a currently enrolled undergraduate junior, senior, masters or Ph.D. candidate or have graduated or will graduate between December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.

MUST be located in the continental U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. All remote work must be performed from a location within the continental U.S.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FULL TEN-WEEK PERIOD from September 8, 2026 through November 13, 2026.

The program selectees will be expected to report to work from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Time for a mandatory orientation on September 8, 2026. No EXCEPTIONS. 

MUST be available to work a part-time, 20 hour per week schedule, Monday – Friday.

MUST be available to work part of the schedule between 9:30am and 3pm Eastern Time. Interns work no later than 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

Oath of Office:  During the entry-on-duty process, the candidate takes the Oath of Office, as required by 5 U.S.C. 3331. Candidates must affirm the Oath of Office in order to participate in this program.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of a personnel security/suitability investigation. Note: If selected, you must assist us to expedite processing of your application by responding quickly (within one week) to the Personnel Security Department. It is your responsibility to meet the concrete deadlines set forth under this announcement. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you respond and complete the necessary components of the background investigation within the given timeframe.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem your ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

  1. Must submit resume. Include a personal email address instead of an edu email address. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience; volunteer work and roles in community organizations; numbers, percentages and/or dollars that highlight your accomplishments. Learn more here: USAJOBS Help Center What should I include in my federal resume?
  2. Must submit responses to all Vacancy Questions.
  3. Must submit a legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts is required with your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Your transcript will be used to certify your eligibility for the program. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position. Transcripts must be issued by the college or university, and must include your name, the name of the institution, and the courses and course dates. Screenshots, Word or other text documents, and stand-alone course lists are not acceptable. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification. If you do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment.
  4. Must submit names and contact information of two references. Accepted references are: 1) a professor with knowledge of your qualifications, and 2) a supervisor in your current or former job OR a faculty member familiar with your work. References may be contacted by telephone or email and asked about the candidate’s qualifications. Submit reference information in the Vacancy Questions.

Letters of Recommendation are NOT REQUIRED for this application.

For all required documents, you should follow the steps for submitting documents found below in step 5 of the "How to Apply" section.

Education

The program is open to currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, masters and Ph.D. candidates from all majors or those who have graduated between December 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.

A legible copy of your latest college/university transcripts is required with your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Your transcript will be used to certify your eligibility for the program. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position. Transcripts must be issued by the college or university, and must include your name, the name of the institution, and the courses and course dates. Screenshots, Word or other text documents, and stand-alone course lists are not acceptable. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification. If you do not have an unofficial transcript at your disposal, please submit another document from your institution and/or registrar’s office to certify your current enrollment.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Additional information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application.  Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
 
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.