Environment for the Americas

Start/End Dates: May 25th, 2026 – August 10th, 2026 (11 weeks)
Compensation: $688 per week
Medical Insurance: Not Provided
Application Due: March 1st, 2026

The Latino Heritage Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource and cultural heritage careers. Applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Be between the ages of 18–30, or up to 35 if a veteran
• Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Note: No personal vehicle is required for this position.

Position Description

The Digital Archives Technician will work under the mentorship of the Museum Curator and Historical Landscape Architect at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. This internship focuses on processing, arranging, and describing park records and archival collections to support management, preservation decisions, and public access.

The intern will organize digital records within an existing file plan, appraise records for archival retention, and support park-wide data management initiatives. They will also develop a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document that establishes consistent guidelines for processing and managing future digital project files.

This position provides hands-on professional experience in archival management, digital preservation, database management, and digital documentation workflows. The intern will collaborate with members of the Integrated Resources Team and gain exposure to how cultural resources are managed at the park level. Due to the park’s urban setting, the intern will also have opportunities to network with museum and preservation professionals in the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Organize and appraise digital park records according to established archival file plans
• Digitize archival materials, including scanning documents and creating accessible digital files
• Create and apply metadata, file naming conventions, and digital organization standards
• Assist with processing physical archival collections, including records, archives, and large-format media
• Develop a comprehensive, searchable finding aid for digitized archival materials
• Draft a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document for park-wide archival and documentation workflows
• Enter and manage data related to compliance records, preservation projects, and historic documentation
• Support documentation of historic preservation and maintenance projects
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary park staff and participate in meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a relevant academic program such as Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, History, Museum Studies, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, or a related field
• Coursework or experience in archival management, digital preservation, or historical documentation preferred
• Familiarity with archival practices, digitization workflows, and metadata standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
• Experience with digital imaging and scanning equipment preferred
• Knowledge of database management systems or archival description tools a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in cultural heritage preservation and ethical handling of historical materials
• Adaptability, willingness to learn new technologies, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Major Studies Relevant to This Position, Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, History, Museum Studies, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation and Digital Preservation

Interns in this program will receive 480 hours towards Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. See below on information about:

Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC)
The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02 , 12-13, and 17-03.

EEO Statement

Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.