​(Applications are open March 01 - 15, 2025)
​YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - SPRING 2025 - Overview

Lambda Archives is excited to announce our third annual paid youth internship program! This internship is for San Diego County and Imperial County LGBTQIA+ teens, ages 16-19 as of March 29, 2025.

Participants will:

• Work approx. 33.25 hours total from March 29 - June 14, 2025 and receive $665 (approx. $20/hr)
• Work with peers and staff at Lambda Archives
• Work independently and as part of a group
• Work remotely and in-person
• Receive guidance on all project elements by Lambda staff

  Projects Include:

• Connecting with an elder in the local LGBTQIA+ community and interviewing them for our Intergenerational Oral History Project (Read through the participating interviewees' bios here)
• Conducting research in the Archives on topics that came up in the interview
• Creating a history project based on your oral history interview and research. Deliverables include:
  • Historical bio(s)
  • Research-based article & personal reflection for special edition newsletter
  • In-person and digital exhibit contributions
  • Interactive exhibit element or educational activity
  • (Optional) art work or other creative elements
• Participating in INCON - an intergenerational connection event on April 26th
• Presenting your project in an exhibit at Lambda Archives on June 1st
• Participating in a resume workshop and updating your resume with your new experience

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Age 16-19 years old as of March 29, 2025
• Resides in San Diego County or Imperial County
• Willing and able to obtain a work permit if required (see your local school district for questions)
• A way to join virtual sessions (can join from onsite at Lambda instead, using a Lambda desktop if needed)
• Availability to actively participate in virtual sessions (these are working meetings)
• Availability for all dates listed below

​Important dates:

• March 15, 2025, 10:00 PM | Application Deadline
• March 17, 2025 | Decision emails sent out
• March 21, 2025 | Work permits due (for under 18)
• March 29, 2025 | Internship Start Date
• June 14, 2025 | Internship End Date

All internship dates:

• Saturday, March 29, 10am-12:30pm | Internship Orientation | Virtual
• March 31 - April 11, 3.5 hours one day | Oral history interview scheduling window | In-person preferred
• Saturday, April 12, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Virtual
• Saturday, April 19, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Either
• Saturday, April 26, 10:00am-2:45pm | Intergenerational connection event | In-person
• Saturday, May 3, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Virtual
• Saturday, May 10, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Either
• Saturday, May 17, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | In-person
• Saturday, May 24, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Virtual
• Sunday, June 1, 11:15am-3:15pm | Exhibit Reception | In-person
• Saturday, June 7, 10am-12:30pm | Working meeting | Virtual
• June 9 - 14, 1 hour one day | Final one-on-one meeting with supervisor | Virtual

If you have any questions, please email Murphy (they/them), Community Education & Engagement Manager, at [email protected]

The Application can be found below, by clicking the button or filling out the embedded form on this page.
Make sure to submit your application by March 15, 2025!
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Application