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​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)

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