Archival Intern - Lansing Board of Water & Light

Posted 9/12/24

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Archival Intern, as part of our Public Relations & Marketing team, located in Lansing, MI.

Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship

Dates: May 12, 2025 - August 08, 2025

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.

Position Summary:

The Archival Intern will learn a variety of skills associated with planning and coordinating as they work with the Registrar for the development of BWL’s first corporate historical collection. The intern will need to be trained to use a high-resolution scanner, understand our internal number system for photographs, labeling techniques, how to use our database, and what tagging fields are required. The Archival Intern will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor of the Public Relations & Marketing Department.

Essential Functions:

• Photograph digitization project:
• • The intern will scan each historic photo, upload it to our collections database, and tag the image with relevant information.
  • The intern will be responsible for researching each photograph that does not have sufficient information, when possible.
  • The intern will follow the structure and organization of this project to allow BWL staff to utilize the images in a variety of ways, i.e. marketing, community outreach, and museum exhibitions.
  • Additionally, digitizing and tagging each photo will provide the base information for a community-outreach initiative that will give the Greater Lansing Community access to photographs that may feature family, friends, and old coworkers.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
• Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus of history, anthropology, information studies, museum studies or other related humanities with a junior or senior status during the summer of 2025.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day.  The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Operates a computer and other office equipment for good portion of the day. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head.  Considerable walking on concrete, uneven terrain and grating. Must climb stairs and work from ladders, platforms, and personal lifts to conduct inspections and make adjustments during emergencies. Good vision required to distinguish colors and numbers when reading gauges, charts, and recorders. Must respond to emergency conditions requiring ability to communicate via phone or radio. Must be able to work various shifts if required. Occasionally exposed to confined/enclosed spaces, dust, coal dust, and inclement weather. 

Majority of work is in a temperature-controlled office environment.  Must perform site visits to various job and work sites.

Why Should You Apply?

• Skills development, and opportunity for professional growth
• Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies
• Volunteering opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Satisfaction of delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply please click on our safe link to application:  https://jobapply.page.link/BYLUx or visit our website:  Current Openings | lbwl.com