Description
The Fall 2026 Center for Women's History intern will work collaboratively with the Director, staff, and fellows across our broad range of public history projects, including exhibitions and installations, our blog, research in The Historical's museum and library collections, and our public programs. The intern will gain experience in historical methodologies including primary and secondary source research, writing for various public audiences, and public program planning and implementation. They will also participate in professional development activities with the museum's fall internship cohort.
The Fall 2026 program will run from Monday, October 5, through Friday, December 11, 2026. Interns must be available for events on the following dates: October 5, October 28, November 18, and December 9.
The intern in this position will receive an hourly rate of $17.00 for the part-time, 120-hour program.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a demonstrated background and interest in women's and gender history, a desire to explore public history methodologies, and excellent communication skills.
Application Instructions
To apply, the following must be submitted:
- A cover letter indicating in which position/department you are interested
- A resume
- 5-10 page writing sample*
- 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a professor)
*It is important to read the individual job descriptions as some departments require other materials in lieu of the research paper.
Please note: Applications that are not complete and submitted by the appropriate deadline (including two letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview.
If you intend to complete the internship that you are applying to for credit, you must submit written confirmation from your college stating that you will receive credit for hours completed upon hiring.