As we look towards a new year, the Humanities Council is excited to announce two new internship opportunities for those undergraduate or graduate students looking to gain experience in the field. Read on for more details about these unique opportunities to support the Council as we seed, support, and strengthen public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders.
Media Archive and Digital Library Intern:
This intern will help preserve the Humanities Council’s 45-year-old collection of media grant products. They will also curate thematic exhibits featuring this materials for the Council’s digital library in a way that communicates and promotes the Council’s mission and priorities.
Time Frame:
Spring Semester, 2019
Temporary, Part-Time Internship, Hours Flexible
Position Description:
The Archive and Outreach internship will include:
- Supporting efforts to preserve the Council’s media archive, including film and video in a variety of formats from 1973 to the present.
- Maintaining and organizing the Council’s archive and coordinating the preservation and digitization of selected media
- Display of selected media in Omeka digital library and possibly a public screening or exhibit.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Grants & Partnerships. The intern will be eligible to receive a stipend and course credit, if applicable.
Click here for more details and application requirements.
Marketing and Communications Intern:
This intern will support the Humanities Council’s communications and fundraising programs. Working with a small, collaborative team, they will gain experience with non-profit fundraising, strategic communications projects, brand management, and social media and web strategy.
Time Frame:
Spring Semester, 2019
Temporary, Part-Time Internship, Hours Flexible
Position Description:
The Marketing & Communications Intern will support a wide variety of the Council’s communications and development projects including:
- Digital strategy and storytelling through video and social media
- Enhancing the Council’s online donation platform
- Strategic brand management
- Developing case-making materials (video, digital, and print) for a variety of audiences
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience in a collaborative and professional office environment, apply and cultivate skills across a variety of technology platforms, and develop their digital and video portfolio. This position reports to the Development & Communications Officer. The intern will be eligible to receive a stipend and course credit, if applicable.
Click here for more details and application requirements.
Applications are due by 5:00pm January 25, 2019 to scott@rihumanities.org.
