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How much do digital humanities intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital humanities intern in the United States is $18.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Digital Humanities Interns?

Digital Humanities Interns are students or early-career professionals who assist with projects at the intersection of technology and the humanities. Their work often involves supporting research, digitization, data analysis, and the creation of digital resources such as archives, databases, or interactive exhibits. They gain hands-on experience with digital tools, contribute to scholarly projects, and help make humanities materials more accessible to the public. Typically, these internships are found in academic institutions, libraries, museums, or cultural organizations.

What is the difference between Digital Humanities Intern vs Digital Archivist?

AspectDigital Humanities InternDigital Archivist
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in humanities, library science, or related fieldsUsually requires a master's degree in library science, archival studies, or related disciplines
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, museums, research projects, cultural organizationsArchives, libraries, museums, cultural heritage institutions
Employer & Industry UsageEducational and research settings focusing on digital projects and content analysisPreserving, organizing, and providing access to digital and physical collections

The Digital Humanities Intern typically focuses on supporting digital projects, research, and content analysis within academic or cultural institutions. In contrast, a Digital Archivist specializes in managing digital collections, ensuring their preservation and accessibility. While both roles require knowledge of digital tools and humanities, the intern role is more entry-level and project-focused, whereas the archivist role involves specialized archival skills and often more formal qualifications.

What types of projects do Digital Humanities Interns typically work on, and how do these projects support their professional growth?

Digital Humanities Interns often contribute to projects involving the digitization and analysis of cultural artifacts, the development of interactive digital exhibits, or the creation of online databases. These projects usually involve collaboration with librarians, faculty, IT specialists, and other interns, providing hands-on experience in both humanities research and digital tools. By working on interdisciplinary teams and using platforms like Omeka or GIS mapping tools, interns develop valuable technical skills and a deeper understanding of digital scholarship, which can support future roles in academia, libraries, or the tech sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Digital Humanities Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Digital Humanities Intern, you generally need a background in the humanities combined with basic technical skills such as data analysis, digital research methods, and familiarity with digital scholarship. Experience with tools like content management systems (CMS), text analysis software, and often some coding (e.g., Python, XML, or HTML) is typically beneficial. Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical thinking help interns bridge the gap between technology and humanistic inquiry. These skills are crucial for effectively contributing to interdisciplinary projects that utilize digital tools to advance humanities research.
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Individual Placement - Digital History Fellow

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Charlestown, MA

$750/wk

Temporary

Medical

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

The Digital History Fellow will work directly with the park's Digital Humanities and Innovation Team to assist with all aspects of the park's digital public history. Intern will be trained and work within the service-wide NPS digital platforms (CMS, NPGallery, NPMap, etc.) as well as the industry standard platforms for online content generation (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, digital audio recording and editing, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Intern will engage in original research and content development to be shared on the park's digital platforms.

Location

Charlestown, MA

Schedule

June 29, 2026 - June 5, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

This internship will enable a participant to explore new content and skills, learn and strengthen public history and civic engagement skills, build professional networks, and explore career options within the National Park Service and associated cultural organizations. Intern will be asked to conduct original research and present on their findings for both the staff and the public, including at local colleges and/or teacher workshops, and on the park's digital platforms. Intern will also work with internal Omeka S program and assist with the expansion of digital classroom projects. Intern will secure rights and optimized digital images of source material (e.g., documents, photographs, artifacts) for integration into curated digital exhibitions, websites, and other platforms. Intern will be involved in the park's App development as well and onsite digital kiosks, displays and other related technology. Intern will provide technical and other support for the park's programming as well. Intern will be responsible for website features and content development using the park's trove of materials in addition to original research. Topics may include the history of Boston Harbor Islands, Boston's role as a maritime port, immigration and labor as it relates to park resources, and/or other projects related to the park's America 250 initiatives. Working with interpretive staff, intern may facilitate sessions at local universities and other institutions, including the Boston Public Library lecture series and programs in conjunction with the park's Education, Volunteer, and Youth Engagement program. In addition, intern will provide support and content to other relevant work groups, including park youth programs, as well as reviewing and editing materials to ensure compliance with park and national standards as well as accessibility.

Marginal Duties

Data entry and basic web analytics as needed.

Required Qualifications

B.A. in History, Public History, American Studies, Digital Humanities or similar field. Strong research and writing experience.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

M.A. in History, Public History, Digital Humanities, or similar field Experience in writing historical content for websites/exhibitions Work experience in public history institutions such as museum, historic site, etc.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is not provided for this internship position.

Compensation

$750 - weekly living allowance Health Insurance

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits

Health Insurance

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Eligible for Public Land Corps (PLC) non-competitive hiring authority upon successful completion of position (minimum 640 hours of service).

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.