Zine Archives Intern

The Zine Archive and Publishing Project (ZAPP) is currently seeking a zine archives intern for a nine month internship at Richard Hugo House. Under the supervision of the library manager, the zine archives intern will work with other interns and volunteers to perform shelf maintenance and organize the zine collection, train volunteers to catalog, order necessary supplies for the archives and help create a welcoming space for visitors during its open hours. The archives intern will also be expected to engage in research and educational projects as well as work with other zine archives for the purposes of supporting the zine community at large. Finally, the intern will contribute to the zine archives’ wiki, documenting their activities and findings.

The objective of the internship is to: 1. help make ZAPP sustainable; 2. learn about working in an arts & community nonprofit; and 3. produce a final art/zine project.

DURATION, APPROXIMATE HOURS AND NEXT START DATE
•    Duration: nine months
•    Approximate Hours: 10-15 hours, 3-5 days a week, including some evenings and Saturdays. Additional hours may be requested, subject to the intern’s availability.
•    Next Start Date: open until filled.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
•    Updating, recording and cataloging zine donations;
•    Shelving zines using an alphabetical filing system and ZAPP-specific categories;
•    Training volunteers in ZAPP’s cataloging system & contributing to the ZAPP wiki;
•    Organizing and maintaining zine-making supplies;
•    Participating in special ZAPP projects;
•    Staffing  ZAPP’s open hours;
•    Giving tours of the archives and educating visitors about the collection;

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Love of zines, self publishing and knowledge of zine culture;
•    People skills and good customer service with all diverse populations;
•    Ability to keep in contact with the library manager and other staff via email and phone;
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills;
•    Flexibility and openness to new projects;
•    Ability to take initiative, work with groups as well as work independently;
•    Library and/or bookstore experience a plus.

OTHER COMMENTS:
Please send resume with references and a one-page cover letter.

CONTACT:
Nora Mukaihata, ZAPP Manager, noramukaihata@hugohouse.org (Email is preferred.)

This position is uncompensated. Benefits include development in library science and other nonprofit professional skills, college credit, if applicable, and a letter of recommendation upon completion.