Intern - Strategic Initiatives & Programming Intern
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.
In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.
Title: Strategic Initiatives & Programming Intern
Session Dates: January 9, 2023 – May 12, 2023
Job Type: Paid Internship
Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00
Work Location: Virtual
Work Schedule: 20 hours per week
Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate
Application Deadline: October 30, 2022
Information about the Office/Division:
The Spring 2023 Internship is an opportunity to learn about and contribute to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s work at the intersection of education and digital marketing communications. The Marketing Communications (MARCOM) Programming team supports the Museum’s goal to reach new audiences, to inspire critical thinking about the Holocaust, and to show how this history is relevant today.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing content for general audiences through social media, live digital programs and live in person programs
- Conduct and analyze research, including locating archival photos, oral histories and other footage within the Museum’s Collection and from external sources such as Museums and media sources
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current student in Museum Studies, History and/or a Marketing/Communications discipline including Journalism, Advertising and/or Public Relations
- Strong research and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in creating digital education and communication content
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Requirements:
- Attach your Resume and Cover Letter in one Word or PDF document, titled by your first and last name, when applying
- Must be able to pass a background check
To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the three following enrollment criteria:
- The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
- The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
- Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). Please click here to view the Museum Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (PDF).