C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience

American Philosophical Society

Philadelphia, PA

About the APS The American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in the United States, was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin for the purposes of “promoting useful knowledge.” In the 21st century, it serves to advance knowledge and promote scholarship in the humanities and social, mathematical, life, and physical sciences. Members of the Society are elected from among the most eminent scholars and civic and cultural leaders in North America and abroad. More than 100 living APS Members are Nobel laureates.

 

The APS Library & Museum’s collections make it among the premier institutions for documenting and exhibiting the history of the American Revolution and founding, the history of science from Newton to NASA, Native American languages and culture, and the development of American anthropology. The Library houses over 13 million manuscripts, 275,000 volumes and bound periodicals, 250,000 images, fine art, and other objects. Museum exhibitions interpret these extensive collections for the regional, national, and international visitors who come to Philadelphia’s historic district. In so doing, the exhibitions aim to nurture the spirit of inquiry, promote critical thinking, and engender enthusiasm for object-based learning by using primary source documents and authentic objects. The Library & Museum also hosts a robust fellowship program, offering over 25 short-term and 10 long-term fellowships each year to scholars using its collections.

CV Starr Summer Internship at the American Philosophical Society (APS). This summer internship is an opportunity to learn more about archival research and digital scholarship while gaining hands-on experience developing a digital humanities project in a research library setting.

The Maryland Loyalism Project is a public-facing digital archive and biographical database of women and men from the former Maryland colony who petitioned the Loyalist Claims Commission (LCC) following the American Revolution. In the 1780s and 1790s, the LCC recorded hundreds of testimonies from claimants who hoped to secure financial restitution from Parliament for losses accrued in America in consequence of their loyalty to the Crown during the war. The LCC volumes are rich in biographical data but difficult to use in their analog form. Thus they were therefore ideal for translation to a digital medium. They offer the opportunity to view the American Revolution from a much different perspective, helping the broader public to realize the complexities of lived experiences during the war, the precariousness of political allegiance, and the plight of refugees.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Library and Museum Programming and staff at the APS, the Starr intern will contribute to the Maryland Loyalism Project. The internship will focus on transcription of the original manuscripts, metadata creation, and biographical research on women and men named in the Commission’s memorials. Each memorial includes a testimonial of the experience of the claimant, claims for lost property, and a series of witness depositions.

Not only will the intern have the opportunity to contribute transcriptions and metadata to the published digital archive and database, but she or he will also learn how to research in the extensive manuscript, print, and microform collections of the APS and the newly arrived collections from the David Library of the American Revolution.

By contributing to this digital humanities project, the Intern will learn how to:

• Work with unique digitized archival holdings;
• Transcribe 18th-century documents;
• Generate meaningful metadata from historic documents
• Research historical sources in a range of formats
• Communicate findings to local, national, and international audiences
• Plan and prototype future uses of the data, including visualizations.

Brandywine River Museum of Art

Chadds Ford, PA

In 1971, the Conservancy opened the Brandywine River Museum of Art in the renovated Hoffman’s Mill, a former gristmill built in 1864 that was part of the Conservancy’s first preservation efforts. The Museum has an international reputation for its unparalleled collection and its dedication to American art with primary emphasis on the art of the Brandywine region, American illustration, still life and landscape painting, and the work of the Wyeth family.

Among the hundreds of artists represented are Howard Pyle; many students of Pyle who affected the course of American illustration; and N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth. There is work by hundreds of famous illustrators. Landscape, still life, portrait and genre painting includes work by Benjamin West, Gilbert Stuart, John Haberle, J. D. Chalfant, Horace Pippin, and many others, while the major still life collection includes paintings by William Harnett, John Peto, George Cope, John Haberle, Horace Pippin, and many more artists. Nearly 300 special exhibitions have been shown in the Museum’s six galleries, along with constant installations of work from the collection. A variety of educational programs is offered throughout the year.

Brandywine River Museum of Art has two positions available. 

Education Internship

The Education Office engages visitors of all ages with the museum’s collection and special exhibitions through programs and interpretive materials. This internship is an opportunity to learn about museum education by working alongside education staff to:

• assist with the design and implementation of programs for children and adults that highlight Brandywine’s permanent collection and special exhibition, Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art
• facilitate a tour in the special exhibition Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art.
• engage visitors by leading activities for families at up to four weekend events
• prepare lessons and activities for family programs that will accompany the forthcoming exhibition America’s Impressionism: Echoes of a Revolution
• prepare educational materials for current and future programs
• identify opportunities to further engage with diverse audiences through access and inclusion initiatives

An art history, art education or studio art background is preferred.

Research Center Internship - Summer 2020

The Research Center internship offers the opportunity for a student with strong organizational skills and attention to detail to work with an uncatalogued and unprocessed archival collection.  The collection materials were created by S. Michael Schnessel (1947-1992) in preparation for his 1977 publication on the illustrator Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935), a leading illustrator of books and magazines in the early 20th century, and his research on artist Edward Penfield (1866-1925). 

Jessie Willcox Smith was an early student of Howard Pyle at Drexel Institute.  Works of art by both Smith and Penfield are in the Brandywine’s permanent collection. The Schnessel collection (approximately 6 linear feet) includes early 20^th century magazine tearsheets and covers, and the author’s correspondence, notes, photographs, notes, manuscript drafts, and business correspondence.  The internship project will involve inventory, organizing and rehousing for access and preservation, and creating a finding aid.   

A background in art history or library science is preferred.

Carnegie Museum of ArtPittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Museum of Art is among the first museums of contemporary art in the United States, collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America. The collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery. Through programming, exhibitions, and publications, the museum frequently explores the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives. With unique history and resources, the CMA strives to become a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century.

Summer Camp Assistant Internship Each summer Carnegie Museum of Art welcomes approximately 800 children from age 4 through 13, plus about 50 high school students to participate in week-long gallery and studio experiences inspired by our collections and exhibitions. The intern will work with Associate Curator of Education for children’s and family programs and other staff on a number of activities related to our very active summer programming. The candidate will come away with a deep understanding of best practices in museum education including lesson plan development, effective strategies for object based teaching with a focus on inspiring curiosity, imagination, and creative self-expression. CMOA believes play is a driver of creativity and incorporates playful experimentation and problem solving in all programs. The intern will serve as a teaching assistant in the galleries and studios supporting our professional teaching artists, will assist our communications coordinator in creating daily camp updates on social media for parents of participants, assist with management of artist materials, and some supervision of students during lunch and recess periods. The intern will also learn about and assist with drop-in gallery programs for families, including our important work on tracking and reporting on visitor impact of our programs. The intern will learn from experienced teaching artists, gaining insight into behind-the-scenes work in a dynamic and innovative museum education department, enjoy a friendly and supportive professional staff. The intern will attend regular education and joint education-curatorial meetings and will have opportunities to meet and learn about museum operations and careers across the museum.

The intern will attend regular education department staff meetings, joint education and curatorial meetings, and gain exposure to other aspects of the Education department’s work that includes programs for children, drop-in programs for general museum visitors, and programs for school students and teachers as well as various special projects related to other temporary exhibitions. The intern will also have opportunities to meet with museum staff in other departments to broaden understanding of museum work and careers. Important for this internship will be an interest in inclusivity and accessibility, interest in best practices in museum education, general understanding art processes, history, and criticism. Familiarity with people with low vision or low hearing is a plus. Ability to work with staff and volunteers in a professional manner on a variety of tasks. Ability to ask for help and accept supervision and evaluation of your work.

 

Chadds Ford Historical Society

Chadds Ford, PA

The Chadds Ford Historical Society is a community-based organization. The society owns and preserves three pre-Revolutionary buildings which are open to the public as house museums. The historical society serves as the gateway between Chadds Ford’s past and present.  Through preservation, education and celebration, we work to bring Chadds Ford to life in a way that promotes our unique history, protects our natural beauty and sustains our community into the future. In addition to maintaining all historic structures, the Society hosts several community events annually along with providing Living History education programs for youth and adults. Our Visitors Center hosts a Spring Lecture Series, Exhibits and provides a research library for the public.

Chadds Ford Historical Society has two positions available

The Chadds Ford Historical Society seeks two enthusiastic and qualified individuals for our museum education internship. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop museum education and interpretation programs and would provide an excellent experience for someone looking to work in museum education, history education, or public history. The intern will work closely with staff members to create enjoyable, engaging and interactive educational experiences through programs, tours, and events. Training and guidance will be provided for all activities. While we have some key tasks for the internship program, each of our internships are tailored to the student’s interests and goals by focusing on a specific project that can be used to further develop the student’s resume.

 

Internship main responsibilities:

— Assist in preparations for our annual Chadds Ford Days, a living history event — Help develop our next exhibit in the society’s visitor center

 

— Conduct guided tours on-site at two of our historic buildings

 

— Help develop and facilitate our summer camp programs

— Contact local schools and organizations about our educational outreach programsAdditional responsibilities may include: — Help develop programs for Girl and Boy Scouts — Work with our Education and Programs Manager on site interpretation — Assist when needed with various programs, events and additional research

Preferred Qualifications: 

— Must have an interest in history, historical interpretation and be dedicated to public engagement and education. Education in or experience with historical sites, education, museums and museum education programs is a plus. — Interest in and familiarity with early American and/or Pennsylvanian history

 

— Must be outgoing, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have strong public speaking and organizational skills.

Easterseals Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore

New Castle, DE

As America’s largest nonprofit health care organization, Easterseals is committed to the comprehensive health and wellness of the more than 1.4 million people it serves each year and is prepared to respond to the needs of the one in four Americans living with disability today with outcomes-based services for all disabilities throughout the lifespan. 

Among our services:  early intervention, inclusive childcare, medical rehabilitation and autism services for young children and their families; job training and coaching, employment placement and transportation services for adults with disabilities, including veterans; adult day services and employment opportunities for older adults – in addition to a variety of additional services for people of all ages including mental health and recovery programs, assistive technology, camp and recreation, caregiving support including respite – and much more. 

Easterseals of Delaware and Maryland Easter Shore has two positions available.

Community Outreach Program Internship Opportunity

The Community Outreach Program is Easterseals program that supports family caregivers.  Many people are caring for older parents, a spouse with a disability or a child with special needs.  Those caregivers often don’t know where to turn to get information and resources, and the Community Outreach Program, can help.  We work with hundreds of caregivers each year providing support, information, respite funding, etc.  An internship in the Community Outreach Program might include:

• Reviewing resources, both online and in print, to assure accuracy
• Checking the assistive technology in the Resource Center and updating the inventory list
• Assisting with contacting caregivers and respite providers in the respite program for follow up
• Helping with outreach and prep for Caregiver Conference scheduled for the end of August
• Working with staff to develop/plan new initiatives as appropriate
• Supporting staff with other activities as requested

Human Resource Internship Opportunity

An Intern in Human Resources (HR) would learn about the multiple areas of the department, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, employee benefits and compensation, professional development and employee relations. The intern’s duties would consist of the following:

• Performing administrative duties, maintaining files, and organizing documents
• Assisting in researching policies, procedures and other relevant HR topics and revising and/or preparing new documents
• Providing data entry support and quality assurance for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and payroll databases
• Researching documentation on positions regarding salary data
• Shadowing in multiple positions and departments to understand the operations of a multi-service non-profit organization 
• Attending and volunteering in company functions and networking event

George Washington’s Mount VernonMount Vernon, VA Education Department InternOne of the nation’s most beloved historic sites, Mount Vernon offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds, intriguing museum exhibits, and immersive programs honoring George Washington’s life and legacy.

The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington serves to increase scholarship in and access to the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington.  The Library comprises four areas of work: Digital History, Leadership, Education, and Library Programs.  The Library provides access and training to many audiences and works in concert with George Washington’s Estate (located across the street) to support over a million visitors per year as well as millions more who explore our resources online. 

There is one position with two options for the Intern this summer. The selected recipient should have in mind the ideal project to match their skills and interests. The internship will be located at the Washington Library.

Option 1: K-12 and Youth Programs Department Intern

The K-12 and Youth Programs Department at Mount Vernon serves teachers, students, and family audiences through educational programming. Programs overseen by the K-12 division of this department include the Teacher Fellowship program, online digital resources for student and classroom use, and residential teacher professional development programs. The K-12 Education Intern will work with the Manager of Education Communication and Outreach to assist with managing the Teacher Fellowships program (including maintaining Fellow schedules, tracking project updates, and aiding in the logistics of reviewing and posting projects to the Mount Vernon website) and will help to help outline new program parameters for the 2021-2022 class of Fellows. Additional opportunities to attend, support, and present at the Summer Residential Programs are possible.

 Option 2: Digital History Intern

The Center for Digital History at the Washington Library creates new research and teaching opportunities centered on George Washington and early America through digital means. These initiatives include The Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, the Conversations at the Washington Library podcast, curated digital manuscript collections, and advanced research projects. The Digital History Intern will work in conjunction with the Executive Director of the Library and the Digital Historian to assist with the Center’s work, including the production of the Encyclopedia, digitization, and other needed research. The intern will report to the Executive Director of the Library in coordination with the Digital Historian

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

New York, New York

About the Gilder Lehrman Institute

Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources.

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 70,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with direct access to unique primary source materials.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is supported through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Institute’s programs have been recognized by awards from the White House, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Organization of American Historians, and the Council of Independent Colleges.

This internship will provide a strong foundation in multiple aspects of the museum and archives profession. Interns will be trained in object handling, museum education, and collection management.  Applicants should have a strong interest in American History and considering a career in museum studies or archives.

 

Roles and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):           

• Collections Management:  Robert Livingston Archive (1637-1850), 5445 items
  • Verify location of historical documents
  • Compare catalog records to individual items to confirm accuracy of information
  • Create condition reports
  • Attach barcode labels to folders and boxes
• Education Programs
  • Assist with summer camp program on using primary sources for fifth and sixth graders 
  • Assist with programs for students and teachers

Required skills include:

• Highly organized with close attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Quick thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of basic collections care and management practices a plus
• Basic knowledge of PastPerfect collections management software a plus

Hagley Museum

Wilmington, DE

Hagley Museum and Library, a National Historic Landmark, is the nineteenth-century site of the DuPont Company black powder mills, estate, and gardens, set on 235 acres along the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware. Museum collections present stories of U.S. industry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They highlight the spirit of ingenuity and invention, and the strong intellectual property system, that made the nineteenth century a “golden age of innovation” in America. Visitors learn about the history of Hagley’s unique site, discovering how the Brandywine, which powered the historic mills, provides green technology to Hagley today.

The Library collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley’s collections document interactions between businesses and the cultural, social, and political dimensions of our society from the late eighteenth century to the present.

Hagley’s Marketing Department is seeking a summer intern to assist with audience research and content creation. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing visitor data to better understand motivations for visiting and post-visit sentiment to help guide marketing decisions and creative selections. Writing assignments will be made for Hagley’s quarterly magazine highlighting a museum collection, special event, or member profile. The intern will develop a recurring social series to post weekly throughout the summer to increase engagement and followers across all platforms. He/she will also provide photography or videography to include in social posts. Other duties to be assigned as needed.

 

For more information on Hagley Museum, please visit www.hagley.org.    

Library of Congress

Washington, DC

Students interested in exploring publishing careers can gain valuable insight and experience into the field through an internship with the Library of Congress Publishing Office. The Publishing Office creates companion volumes to major exhibitions, illustrated interpretations of the Library’s vast collections, calendars, knowledge cards, and postcard books. This work helps the Library fulfill its mission to inform, inspire, and engage the public.

Interns assist the Publishing Office staff by completing a variety of assignments necessary to complete current and forthcoming projects, including:

 

• Conducting research and checking facts
• Proofreading manuscripts and typeset pages
• Organizing arts logs for heavily illustrated books
• Drafting text for captions and credits

 

Interns are also able to take advantage of career development and networking sessions organized by the Library’s Internship and Fellowship Program, along with a variety of free lectures, panel discussions, movies, and concerts on the Capitol Hill campus.

 

Visit http://www.loc.gov/publish/general/ for more information.

Maryland State ArchivesAnnapolis, MarylandAs the historical agency for Maryland, the State Archives is the central depository for government records of permanent value. Records date from the founding of the Maryland colony in 1634 through the beginning of this century. The State Archives identifies, appraises, acquires, describes, preserves, and makes physically and electronically available (in a secure and dynamic environment) the permanent records of Maryland’s past.

The Archives’ Summer Internship Program provides opportunities for students interested in archival and library science, history, museum studies, and document conservation to gain valuable experience in the field.

Maryland State Archives - Research Internship

These positions are an educational learning opportunity for Maryland students within a program that has been provided by the Archives for over forty years. The positions are for a ten-week internship for engaged students to get hands-on experience and on-the-job training in the fields of archives, records management, conservation, preservation, public service, library studies, history, information management, museum studies, and computer science. Each student receives a staff mentor and works directly alongside professional archival and IT staff members contributing to the core pillars of the Archives’ mission.

Students may field inquiries in person in the Archives’ public search room and via mail and email; learn document preservation techniques in our conservation lab; program software applications; digitize documents; maintain the electronic archives; catalog and handle documents, art and artifacts; and provide contextual interpretation through research of our collections for the citizens of Maryland. The Maryland students receive a substantial educational benefit, and in return, the State receives 10 weeks of enthusiastic assistance with the core duties of the Archives. 

Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week, starting on Wednesday, May 27 - Tuesday, August 4.

Job duties will vary by project, but will include: The preservation of documents and books, identifying, inventorying and properly housing records and collection items, digitizing records, retrieving records for patrons, responding to reference inquiries, data entry, conducting biographical and thematic research on topics in Maryland history, assisting with the Archives’ social media outreach and completing required program reports and evaluations.

National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA The National Constitution Center, located on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world dedicated to honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive and multi-media exhibits, artifacts and film.  The Center also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, which serves as a hub for national constitutional education, debates, teacher resources and as a home for visiting scholars and experts.

Position Summary

The Museum Programs Intern will work with the Museum Programs Manager to create innovative and engaging educational programs that will be presented by staff throughout the museum, in particular assisting to develop programs connected to the Center’s newest permanent exhibit on the Civil War and Reconstruction. Intern will help to create programs from start to finish.

This process will involve researching a variety of historic topics, developing creative ways to present these topics to a wide audience in a museum setting, writing program scripts, creating PowerPoint presentations or other audio/visual elements to accompany the programs, and acquiring any props, costumes, or supplies that may be needed for the programs.

The Intern will also work with the Museum Programs team in preparing for and executing Civic Holidays, exhibit opening events, and Scout Days. This could involve many aspects of event planning including contacting vendors, creating event timelines, making travel arrangements for speakers, preparing craft projects, and other duties.

The intern will also attend department meetings and take notes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide research assistance for programs in that will be created in conjunction with the Center’s exhibits and events, particularly the new Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit.
• Create innovative educational programs to that will be presented by the Center’s education staff on the museum floor
• Assist Museum Programs Manager with major national programs such as Constitution Day, Scout Days, and others by preparing collateral and physical items such as crafts supplies
• Assist with copyediting and review of internal documents
• Observe and take minutes during department meetings
• Other related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Strong interest in the U.S. Constitution and history of the United States; interest in Education or Museum Programs preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong historical research skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
• Reliable, detail-oriented
• Must be available regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds preferred

Previous experience working with public a plus.

Public Religion Research Institute Washington, DC  PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to conducting independent research at the intersection of religion, culture, and public policy. PRRI’s research explores and illuminates America’s changing cultural, religious, and political landscape. PRRI’s mission is to help journalists, scholars, pundits, thought leaders, clergy, and the general public better understand debates on public policy issues, and the important cultural and religious dynamics shaping American society and politics.

Research and Communications Intern Interns will assist with a variety of tasks related to research, communications,and strategic engagement. Interns will provide assistance in all aspects of the organization including the development of survey questionnaires, production of research reports, creating social media content, assisting with events and other duties as assigned.Research Intern responsibilities*Conducting background research for research reports *Compiling lists previously asked questions on research topics *Number checking reports and materials for media outlets and funders *Assisting with brainstorming and writing of blog posts for PRRI website *Assisting with survey design and narrative crafting for survey reports *Other tasks as assignedCommunications and Strategic Engagement Intern responsibilities*Draft content for daily ‘The Morning Buzz”, weekly and monthly newsletters, as well as social media content *Provide editorial support for major research projects and website content *Track media coverage of PRRI as well as relevant current events and topics *Assist in tracking website and social media analytics through weekly reports *Assist in video editing of PRRI’s video series ‘Up to the Minute’ *Assist in the production of ‘The Why Podcast’ *Track use of PRRI data by stakeholder *Other tasks as assigned Qualifications and characteristicsCurrent major or undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, political science, religious studies, sociology, or another related field Excellent written and oral communication skills Familiarity with social media tools (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Hootsuite) and blogging experience using WordPress preferred, but not required Demonstrated interest in religion, politics, and cultural issues

Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC

 

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Its artworks reveal key aspects of America’s rich artistic and cultural history from the colonial period to today.

The summer 2020 intern will participate in an immersion course in the Humboldt exhibition. The intern will participate in curatorial research in preparation for the reinstallation of the museums’ 19^th century galleries. The museum is rethinking the way we tell our stories, wanting to incorporate native voices in the early galleries and make sure the presentation is relevant to a contemporary audience.

Society for Women’s Health Research Washington, DC

As recently as the 1990s, women were routinely excluded from medical research and there was a profound lack of awareness that health conditions and treatments affect women and men differently. The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) led the way to making women’s health a national priority, forever changing how medical research is conducted.

SWHR is a 30-year-old education and advocacy nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. A highly respected thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease, SWHR is dedicated to eliminating imbalances in care for women through science, policy, and education.

The communications intern will assist with development and execution of communications plans and products related to the SWHR’s scientific and policy programs and events. Types of communications materials produced may include social media messaging, factsheets, blog posts, material for event programs, and website content. Duties may also include assisting in coordinating materials and logistics for events, and other tasks as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and create communications products such as blog posts, factsheets, etc.

• Review, update, and create content for SWHR’s website
• Develop messaging for SWHR social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Monitor traditional media and social media for relevant news about SWHR and its priorities
• Assist in development of email blasts about SWHR events and news
• Work with other SWHR staff to ensure unified communications on behalf of the organization
• Attend SWHR events and partner events as needed, such as meetings, roundtables and Capitol Hill briefings
• Complete other communications and administrative activities as assigned
• Represent SWHR’s mission to improve upon the lack of women’s health research through supporting advancements in public policy, health care interventions, and gaps in research

  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate or undergraduate student (who has completed their sophomore year) working toward a degree in communications, public relations, or other relevant subject
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms and management
• Highly organized with ability to multitask
• Familiarity with WordPress website platform is a plus
• Knowledge of design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) preferred

 U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Historian

Washington, DC

Research Intern

Based at the U.S. Capitol, the Office of the Historian preserves, collects, and interprets the heritage of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving as the institution’s memory and a resource for Members, staff, and the general public.

The Office of the Historian seeks an intern with a strong interest in history or political science, writing and research. The intern will conduct congressional research through the use of databases, microfilm, and paper records. This research will be used for office print and web publications as well as reference requests. The intern will assist staff with general office duties. The intern will assist with obtaining research collection materials of former Speakers. The intern must be highly motivated, collaborative, and possess excellent research and computer skills.

Winterthur Museum 

Winterthur, DE

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library http://www.winterthur.org/ supports interdisciplinary humanities research related to America’s material past in a global context. Winterthur’s diverse collections include tens of thousands of objects, manuscripts, printed materials, and research resources regularly mined by scores of leading humanities scholars throughout the last forty years.

Winterthur comprises the premier collection of American decorative and fine arts, an outstanding naturalistic garden, and a nationally renowned research library, all in a historic Brandywine Valley landscape of nearly 1,000 acres.

Interns enjoy an environment that is rich in culture and natural beauty while contributing specific skills and upholding the core values of the organization.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library offers two Explore America Summer Internships:

1. Academic Programs – Publishing Internship

This is an excellent opportunity for an intern interested in history, museums, libraries, or other aspects of material culture to explore the publishing field and to hone skills in editing and communications. The Academic Programs Department at Winterthur offers hands-on experience with editorial and publications work related to the academic journal, Winterthur Portfolio (WP). Portfolio is an interdisciplinary journal of American material culture www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/wp/current.   The intern will also develop social media campaign/s for department activities such as talks or projects by visiting research fellows and staff, summer research by graduate students, or blogs about the intern’s own experiences. In addition to regular submissions and reviews, during the summer of 2020 the WP will be working on forthcoming special issues on the topic of Enslavement and Material Culture.

The responsibilities may include:

• assisting the executive editor and managing editor in reading, processing and evaluating manuscript submissions
• assisting the book review editor with reviews
• image research
• developing social media content

This internship works under the supervision of the managing editor. 

A background or interest in humanities or social sciences and/or writing and communications is preferred.

 

2. Museum Collections – Exhibition Internship

This summer internship offers an opportunity to work with curatorial staff in the Collections Department on exhibition research and planning while gaining hands-on experience developing a digital humanities project. Working closely with the Associate Curator of Fine Arts, the intern will assist with the development of two digital platforms associated with the forthcoming exhibition: Caribbean Encounters: American Colonial Painters in the Atlantic World, planned for 2022-23 at Winterthur and the Birmingham Museum of Art.

The Caribbean Encounters exhibit explores the geographical and cultural significance of the West Indies for the development of early American painting. Focused on the repercussions of West-Indian trade and sea-marauding on the careers of eighteenth-century American painters John Smibert, Benjamin West, John Greenwood and William Williams, Caribbean Encounters connects the period’s history of war, trade, and displacement with artistic mobility and social fluidity. Throughout their journeys, Smibert, Williams, Greenwood, and West observed, used, or experienced firsthand the permutability of antithetical positions in 18th-century Atlantic societies: pirate and mariner, forced laborer and freedman, merchant and smuggler, gentleman and commoner, as well as native and foreigner. This exhibition explores how these men negotiated these experiences in their artistic career and how they translated them into their artwork. The exhibition will include an online platform aimed at setting the stage for the museums’ audience before their visit of the exhibition, as well as an interactive digital platform designed to allow visitors to experience the artist’s lives and their paintings from a diverse range of eighteenth-century perspectives.

Working closely with exhibition curator, the Starr intern will contribute to the design and implementation of these two platforms. In the curatorial department, the intern will also have the opportunity to attend regular curatorial and exhibition staff meetings, gaining insight into museum operations as well as exhibition planning and interpretation.

The responsibilities consist of:

• Work with artworks on the exhibition checklist
• Assist exhibition curator with researching specific historical documents, including the possible transcription of archival documents
• Develop social media content that communicate objects and findings in a form accessible to regional, national, and international audiences
• Generate blueprint and dynamic content for an online introduction to the exhibition
• Assist with design and content development for the exhibition’s interactive app

A background in fine arts, art history and/or digital