The competitive selection process is based on an evaluation of the following application materials: Cover letter Maryland State Employment Application Form (MS 100) - may be downloaded at http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/intromsa/employ/doc/ms100.doc Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted) A letter of recommendation from a faculty member A sample of the applicant's academic writing Completed Skills Assessment - may be down loaded at http://mdsa.net/msa/educ/interns/html/internskills2010.htm What: During the ten-week paid summer program, interns will engage in a variety of activities related to processing, managing, and interpreting archival collections. Individual intern assignments will vary, but duties may include electronic imaging, scanning, image processing, computer programming, record stripping, accessioning, web design, research, or writing. The intern program includes a heavy focus on the application of computer technology to both the historical method and archival practice. Some assignments may require regular off-site work. Interns will receive an hourly wage, paid bi-weekly. Hourly rates are based on education level: high school at $8.70 per hour, undergraduate at $10.63 per hour, and graduate at $11.25 per hour. Where: The Maryland State Archives in Annapolis, MD 21401 When: Wednesday, June 2 - Tuesday, August 10, 2010 How: Send all application materials to the address above (ATTN: Emily Oland Squires, Director of Research and Student Outreach). Materials must be postmarked on or before Monday, April 5, 2010. We will attempt to notify candidates of decisions on Monday, April 26, 2010. It is not necessary to be a history major to participate in the program, and students of other disciplines are encouraged to apply. NEED ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS? Visit the Shriver Center on the 1st floor of the Public Policy Building. http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/student_howdoigetstarted.html