Intern - Campus Outreach
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: Campus Outreach Intern
Session Dates: January 9, 2023 – May 12, 2023
Job Type: Paid Internship
Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00
Work Location: Virtual
Work Schedule: 30- 40 hours per week
Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate
Application Deadline: October 30, 2022
Information about the office/Division:
As part of the Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, Campus Outreach Programs advances the vital field of study by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to Holocaust Studies throughout North America by focusing on underserved faculty and universities. Campus Outreach Programs does this by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to Holocaust Studies. We accomplish this by supporting both faculty and institutions through unique programs, lectures, roundtables, seminars, and digital resources. This internship is an exciting opportunity to join the Campus Outreach team as we grow and continue our Holocaust Studies programs on campuses throughout North America.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Campus Outreach Programs’ staff to research possible topics and speakers, identify potential partners and institutions, create advertising, take meeting notes, and enter data.
- Assist with the annual Silberman Seminar, with a focus on marketing, virtual platform support, logistical support, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Past or current experience organizing campus events (in-person and virtual);
- Past or current experience with or interest in Holocaust Studies in the college setting;
- Past or current experience organizing a research project or environmental scan; Past or current experience working on a collaborative team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some background in Holocaust Studies preferred
- Strong project management skills, research skills, experience running digital lectures/webinars
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).