Education and Interpretation Intern – ONSITE – Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
About The Position
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial seeks two interns to support youth and family program development and bilingual education and interpretation programs and products for use at the park site and within the surrounding community. LIBO has successfully hosted two LHIP interns in 2023, 2024, and 2025, who created strong connections with surrounding communities and built upon the successes of previous seasons. Past LHIP interns developed public programs for community settings and served students at local festivals, libraries, and summer camp programs. They also created a new exhibit for the Memorial Visitor Center focused on Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s cause of death, as well as a short film featuring the “Tiny Titans” of Lincoln Boyhood. Interns have continued to build meaningful relationships with community organizations such as ALASI and Carnival Latino, and the park hopes to continue these efforts. Approximately 29% of the population of Huntingburg, Indiana (about 11 miles north of the park boundaries), identifies as Hispanic or Latino. The 2026 Latino Heritage Interns will develop audience-centered experiences and programs primarily geared toward Spanish speakers, and will develop and update park educational and interpretive products. Potential program topics may include southern Indiana nature, pioneer life, Abraham Lincoln’s time in southern Indiana, on-site living historical farm tours, and Memorial Visitor Center exploration. Throughout the summer, interns will engage in outreach with Latinx communities to expand existing programs and reestablish previously forged connections, particularly in the Huntingburg area. Hosting LHIP interns in 2026 is an important part of LIBO’s efforts to maintain continuity in outreach with local Latinx communities.
Requirements
- Major studies relevant to this position include History, Education, Earth Sciences, Communications, or related disciplines
- Dependable, with demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability
- Experience or interest in developing and delivering youth and family programs
- Ability to create bilingual, audience-centered educational and interpretive materials
- Comfort presenting programs in both on-site and community-based settings
- Experience or interest in community outreach and relationship-building, particularly with Latinx communities
- Ability to collaborate with park staff and community partners to support interpretive and educational goals
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver youth and family programs at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
- Create bilingual (Spanish–English), audience-centered educational and interpretive programs and materials
- Take programs into the community, including schools, libraries, festivals, and summer camp programs
- Develop or update park exhibits and digital content (e.g., short films or interpretive media)
- Engage with local Latinx communities to expand and sustain outreach efforts
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations such as ALASI and Carnival Latino
- Assist with on-site interpretation, including pioneer life demonstrations, nature programs, living history farm tours, and Memorial Visitor Center experiences
- Support the continuity of outreach and educational programs for future park initiatives
- Collaborate with park staff to ensure programs align with park educational and interpretive goals
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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