Archival And Library - Internship

About the internship:Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Engage in the Sangam's daily activities and build a structured, accessible archive while reorganizing the library of the Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam

2. Archival documentation: Scan chapbooks, manuscripts, photographs, letters, and press clips, and store their metadata and information in Excel sheets

3. Library inventory and cataloging: Assign inventory numbers, type information into Excel sheets, and add stickers to books

4. Help digitize the collection and make this cultural heritage accessibleWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for full time (in-office) internshipcan start the internship between 14th Oct'26 and 18th Nov'26are available for duration of 3 monthshave relevant skills and interestsStipend:INR₹ 10,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendation, 5 days a week, Free snacks & beveragesSkills required:Time Management, Computer skills, Inventory Management, Tamil Proficiency (Spoken), Tamil Proficiency (Written) and Document ManagementOther Requirements:1. Degree holders2. Ability to read and write Tamil3. Well organized and punctual4. Ability to handle basic computer and digitization tasks (Excel, Word)5. Video editing skills are welcomeAbout Company:Founded in 1990 by actor and playwright P. Rajagopal, with theatre scholar Dr. Hanne M. de Bruin, the Kattaikkuttu Sangam is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to uphold the prestige of the Kattaikkuttu theatre. Kattaikkuttu is a traditional, ensemble-based rural theatre form rooted in the Tamil language. It combines storytelling, music, costume and movement to create powerful all-night performances drawn from epic Indian narratives like the Mahabharata. The Sangam is a member-based association run for and by professional Kattaikkuttu performers. It strongly believes that all art forms count equally and should be inclusive and accessible to all. Between 2002 and 2018, the Sangam ran a Gurukulam that combined education with Kuttu training. In 2025, with funding from Tata Trusts, a diploma course was launched for people aged 18+. Currently, our focus is to preserve the knowledge of Kuttu by creating an accessible digital repository and archive for future performers and scholars. Additional information:1. Onsite accommodation and food will be covered by the organization

2. The stipend will be provided monthly

Responsibilities

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Engage in the Sangam's daily activities and build a structured, accessible archive while reorganizing the library of the Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam

2. Archival documentation: Scan chapbooks, manuscripts, photographs, letters, and press clips, and store their metadata and information in Excel sheets

3. Library inventory and cataloging: Assign inventory numbers, type information into Excel sheets, and add stickers to books

4. Help digitize the collection and make this cultural heritage accessible