Internship Opportunity: Records Management Intern

This paid, full-time internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in records management while working closely with experienced professionals. Interns will receive training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world business operations, enhancing their personal and professional development.

Key highlights of the position include:

• A focus on developing practical skills and knowledge related to records management.
• Active collaboration with the Records Management team, Intern Cohort, and agency staff.
• The potential to extend the internship part-time during the fall and spring semesters, based on agency and departmental needs.

As a Records Management Intern, you will be immersed in project-based work aligned with your field of study. This role supports agency operations, providing a significant opportunity to develop business acumen and meet educational goals.

Overview of MIT Internship

Name	Records Management Intern
University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Country	United State
Duration	June 4th to August 8th, 2025
Eligibility	Junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student
Salary	Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $19.50/hour Graduate Student: $21.00/hour

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Record Management Intern salary:

Compensation:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior): $19.50/hour
• Graduate Student: $21.00/hour

Records Management Responsibilities

• Lead or support key projects, including Board Management Records Consolidation, Metrics Reporting, and Purge Process Improvement.
• Create or moderate inventories and update records in databases.
• Classify and organize materials and data, including indexing and abstracting.
• Audit retention databases to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Collect and analyze statistical data to support the records retention and instruction program.
• Draft program-related documents such as process guides, retention schedule amendments, training materials, and other resources as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and analyze data, as well as enter information into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools; prepare detailed queries and reports.
• Review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist in analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms, offering recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support special projects and other assigned tasks as required.

Note: This role may involve other related duties as assigned.

Requirements for Internship

Required Education

• Must be presently enrolled and actively attending an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate Students: Declared major in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Business, or a closely related field.
• Graduate Students (Master’s or Doctoral): Enrolled in an appropriate program such as Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Business, or a related field.
• A copy of official college transcripts is required.

Required Experience

• No prior experience necessary. Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure None required.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Enrollment as a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student in a relevant field of study, such as Information Science, Computer Science, Business, or Liberal Arts.
• Strongly encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation from program professors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Records and imaging management principles and techniques.

Skills in:

• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to handle high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Conducting data searches, analyzing large datasets, and preparing clear, accurate reports and recommendations.
• Communicating complex information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Delivering excellent customer service.
• Reviewing and interpreting documentation, applying laws, regulations, rules, and policies appropriately, and making sound decisions.
• Utilizing personal computers, particularly in Windows and Microsoft Office environments (Word, Excel), and performing accurate data entry.

Ability to:

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, agency staff, and external contacts.
• Collaborate effectively within a professional team environment.

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