Opportunities for early career scholars
As part of our Building the Future campaign, the Egypt Exploration Society expects to close to the public from 1st April 2026 in order to decant our irreplaceable archive collections to off-site storage for the duration of the transformation. We’re committed to ensuring the safety and security of our collection while also using this opportunity to offer skills training for those wishing to work with heritage collections.
Thanks to generous donations from our supporters in 2024, we are now seeking to appoint several interns over 2026 to assist our Collections Manager (Elizabeth Owen) in cataloguing and packing parts of our archive collections. Tasks may include the creation of inventories and box-lists, rolling and packing off maps and plans, rehousing of documentary collections, and barcoding of items ready for transit. Training opportunities will be provided, and interns will become part of the EES team responsible for preparing the organisation for future development.
Internship details
Duration: 6 weeks
Hours: 19.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 – 5:00)
Salary: £1,872 (£16 per hour)
Starting dates:
- Tuesday 17th February – Friday 27th March
- Tuesday 24th March – Friday 1st May
- Tuesday 28th April – Friday 5th June
How to apply
To express an interest in an internship opportunity, please email Adelaide Robinsmith (Head of Operations) at [email protected] by 5pm (UK) on January 30th, including:
- A covering letter (250 word max) outlining your current experience and how an internship at the EES would contribute to your career goals
- A copy of your CV with confirmation of your right to work in the UK
- Your preference of six-week period
- Details of at least one referee (to be contacted in the event of shortlisting)
Your covering letter should represent your authentic personality and communication skills. The EES does not use AI tools in our work, and we encourage you not to use AI-generated answers in your application. The Society will not monitor applications or questions sent via third-party or social media channels.
