Applications are now open for Oxford University students to undertake a remote micro-internship with the National Trust Partnership in December 2021.
The National Trust Partnership at Oxford University supports research into histories of the charity’s properties, landscapes and collections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through a range of academic collaborations and knowledge exchange activities. Working alongside the partnership team and National Trust staff, this micro-internship will focus on the Trust’s Sound Archive now deposited at the British Library.
What you will do:
Working remotely as part of a small team, you will undertake desk-based research using a range of online and digitised archives and resources to understand, explore, interrogate and review the National Trust’s Sound Archive of over 1,500 recordings.
What you will gain:
By the end of the internship you will have gained experience of curatorial research, an insight into how research informs heritage projects, and experience of using historical resources. You will also have the opportunity to compile a curatorial research report and discuss your findings at the end of the week with members of the Oxford partnership team and National Trust staff.
Applicant Profile:
Candidates will be considered from any Humanities subject area, from second-year undergraduate level and above. Candidates must demonstrate good written communication skills, experience of using archival research material and collection databases, an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a keen interest in working in – or with – the heritage sector.
Further details & how to apply:
This placement will take place on 6-10 December, with an online induction meeting before the placement. Please note that the Employer is unable to accommodate another week.
Students are required to commit to the full micro-internship - as with any professional placement - and any concerns about dates should be raised with the Internship Office in advance of making an application.
Application closing date: Monday 25 October 2021, midday.
Reference ID: YLKDG
For more information and to apply, visit the Careers Service website.
Find out more about the National Trust Partnership here.
Found out more about the TORCH Heritage Programme here.
