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Digital Education Program Intern

Are you interested in helping connect students across the country with national parks?  Do you want to work on virtual field trips?

The Digital Education Program Internship supports Pre-K-12 education programming at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This program serves more than 2,000 students each year.  Virtual programs focus on history, STEM, and environmental science.

Internship duties involve the creation and management of digital education resources, such as distance learning field trip programs, the park website, and the park social media team.  Interns will complete at least one education-related project, which could include: development of new education programs, content research, and updating existing digital education materials. 

Recommended skills include but aren’t limited to:

  • Strong writing and editing
  • Attention to detail
  • Familiarity with state academic standards
  • Use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms to develop and update digital media
  • Ability to work independently
  • Time management and organization
  • Multimedia content creation

This opportunity is meant to provide knowledge and experience that allows for future success in multiple fields. The interns will gain skills in 21st Century education practices; customer service; digital media (video, photography, and creative writing) to help build professional portfolios. Interns will be able to participate in trainings in safety, diversity, and career-building within the Federal government. 

The position will be stationed at Potomac, MD or Williamsport, MD, and will report daily to the park's Education Program Manager.