Education Content Intern

Key Responsibilities

Digital Education Initiatives

• Collaborate with staff to design and produce companion digital content for the Museum’s exhibit on Research Triangle Park, including exhibit website, activity sheets, and media-rich features for teachers and students.
• Adapt existing in-gallery content into accessible digital formats for remote learners and general audiences.
• Assist in the creation of interactive materials for the Museum’s website, such as timelines, video interviews, and map-based learning tools.
• Research historical sources, media, and visuals to support content accuracy and engagement.
• Contribute to the Museum’s overall outreach strategy by helping ensure that educational materials are inclusive, engaging, and user-friendly.
• Develop online educational modules that align with North Carolina curriculum standards and emphasize STEM, innovation, and local history themes.

Group Visits

• Work with educators to schedule visits and effectively communicate information about content and logistics.
• Promote visitation within the Durham community to groups such as youth clubs, senior organizations, philanthropic organizations, businesses, churches, etc.
• Develop new programs based on museum exhibits and current events.
• Create adaptable classroom resources and hands-on activities that align with current museum exhibitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in education, history, museum studies, digital media, or instructional design.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with curriculum development or lesson planning (K–12 focus a plus).
• Comfort working with digital tools such as Google Suite, Canva, Wordpress, and website content management systems (training provided if needed).
• Creative mindset and interest in making history engaging and accessible to a broad audience.