Summer 2026 Internship, National Afro American Museum and Cultural Center
About The Position
The Ohio History Connection's mission is to Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future. Position : Summer 2026 Internship – Historic Sites Location: National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, Ohio Type: Paid Internship, $15/hour Schedule: Part-time, paid thirteen-week position starting on Monday, May 11- Friday, August 7, 2026. Notes on Schedule: Must be available weekdays, between 9am and 3pm, for a minimum of 8 hours per week and a maximum of 24 hours per week. Reports to: Interpretive Supervisor Application Period: Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026. Once the position closes, applications will be reviewed and those candidates best fitting the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview. About Ohio History Connection: The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Chartered in 1885, the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio. Summary: This position will work with the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center's Interpretive Supervisor to digitize lesson plans and activities created using materials from the Museum's Archives and Collections.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
- Major in History or Education
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, possibly website building
- Experience working with scanners and printers
- Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
- Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications, including informal mediums like email and meetings
- Punctuality and promptness are a must.
- Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
- Must create an account and log internships hours via Track It Forward
- Must present at the summer internship summit
- Must attend professional development opportunities and meetings when requested
Responsibilities
- Organizing and preparing source material for each lesson
- Providing proper citations to accompany primary source documents
- Creating a cohesive and consistent format for each lesson
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
