Programs Intern, Cambridge Historical Society, Cambridge, MA

Posted July 27, 2018

Cambridge Historical Society

Programs Intern Position Description

About the Society

From the American Revolution to the biotech revolution, the history of Cambridge is unlike that of any other city. Working together with our community, the Cambridge Historical Society connects the past with our present and future, serves as stewards of our collective history, and inspires curiosity in generations to come.

About our Programs

Each year the Society organizes its programs series around a central theme, framed as a question; which is designed to bring the historical perspective to issues of local contemporary concern. In 2019, we are asking “How does Cambridge engage?”

About the Role

The Society seeks an intern to assist with programs research and logistics.

Areas of Focus

• Research local historical resources related to the 2019 theme,” How does Cambridge engage?” Develop a theme timeline, resource list, and image library. Research potential event speakers and oral history narrators.
• Logistics: assist with event preparation, execution, and follow-up for three fall 2018 eventsour annual fall symposium and two “history cafés.”

Timing

The Society seeks an Intern for the Fall 2018 semester.

Skillsets required and how to apply

A successful Programs Intern will possess research skills, be detail-oriented and organized, and be willing to contribute fully as a member of the Society’s team. Love of local history is a must. The Programs Intern will report directly to the Society’s Programs Specialist, Lynn Waskelis. The internship is unpaid. Hours are flexible, and some work can be completed off-site. For more information and to submit your application, please email Marieke Van Damme at [email protected]