Please include a resume and a cover letter with inquiries.
Unpaid Internships:
Students may take history related internships for credit. Please contact Dr. Ray Irwin for information.
Columbus Historical Society
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization: Columbus Historical Society
Columbus Historical Society
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization: Columbus Historical Society
717 West Town Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization: Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 57 Jefferson Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
Becky West, Executive Director
bwest@columbuslandmarks.org
614-221-0227
Office of the Historian in Residence for the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the Ohio State University
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization: This internship is sponsored by the Office of the Historian in Residence for the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA) at the Ohio State University. The historian in residence is a strategic partner of the DPAA that creates historical products to help locate the remains of missing servicemen from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other Cold War conflicts. The Office of the Historian at Ohio State is 220 Dulles Hall.
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Name of Prospective Supervisor and Contact Information: Zachary M. Matusheski PhD. My office number is 614-688-3923. My OSU email is Matusheski.1@osu.edu.
Description of the Project and/or Internship Responsibilities: The DPAA is a Department of Defense agency that focuses on locating the remains of unaccounted for servicemen. Interns who work for the historian in residence at the Ohio State University will work on a variety of projects related to taskings issued by Washington D.C. Possible projects include building a database that identifies the location of manuscripts, maps, and other historical evidence in Ohio. Another project available to interns is a study determining if there is evidence of American prisoners of war in Soviet gulags. The program also has an active oral history program of Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. At the end of their internship, interns will report to leadership at the DPAA on the outcome of their research.
Where Work Will Take Place:
____ Onsite
____ Online
__X_ Both
Requirements for Meetings with Supervisors and for Deliverables:
The time commitment for this project is six hours a week. A minimum of 1 hour per week must be spent in the office. Each week, interns are required to submit a 1 page memorandum on what they accomplished over the week. At the end of the internship, you will hand in one 15-20 page paper on your specific research problem to the DPAA and you will give a 10-15 minute presentation via satellite to leadership of the DPAA. At the end of the internship, interns will write a 1 page cover letter and resume for a history related job.
Desired Qualifications: Students should come in with a passion for history. An active interest in military and/or diplomatic history is helpful.
Educational Outcome(s) for the Student:
By the end of the internship students will gain real world writing and presentation experience. Weekly one page reports will give the student the chance to focus their writing. Students will gain experience in designing a research plan, adjusting according to supervisor feedback, and executing the plan. Toward the end of the internship, interns will be able to present what they learned to the DPAA. Historical products they create will be placed in the DPAA library for researchers to draw on. Lastly, the historian in residence will offer feedback on one cover letter and resume.
WOSU Public Media
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization:
WOSU Public Media
2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1027
The mission of WOSU Public Media is to enrich lives through content and experiences that engage, inform and inspire.
Operating Hours: 24-hour radio and television service, Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00
Name of Prospective Supervisors and Contact Information:
Diana Bergemann
Television Producer
(614) 247-2671
Diana.Bergemann@wosu.org
Mary Rathke
Senior TV Producer
(614) 247-2434
Mary.Rathke@wosu.org
Marcelita Haskins
Chief Content Director, Learning and Public Engagement
(614) 514-9867
Marcelita.Haskins@wosu.org
Description of the Project and/or Internship Responsibilities: While the student will be designated as a research assistant, the intern will learn multiple facets of production for delivery on television and online. History continues to be a major thematic strand for Columbus Neighborhoods. We expect the intern to play an important part in finding the stories and the artifacts that will make the narratives come alive on TV and the web.
Where Work Will Take Place:
____ Onsite
____ Online
__X_ Both
Requirements for Meetings with Supervisors and for Deliverables:
A minimum of six hours a week
While much of the research assignments could be done online, we expect the intern to report to our offices at the Fawcett Center, regularly, especially at the beginning of the internship. It is important for establishing rapport and familiarizing the intern with how we work; the tools we use and the relationship within our work teams.
Desired Qualifications: Creativity and excellent writing skills. Competence in online technology beginning with basic applications such as Word and Excel; proficiency in online research tools. We need a person who is a self-starter and can work independently.
Educational Outcome(s) for the Student: Initiation into the foundation and components of effective multimedia storytelling and ample opportunities to practice and to hone skills
Paid Internships:
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Apply here.
Dawes Arboretum
Name, Address, and Mission of Organization: Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Road SE, Newark, OH 43056. At The Dawes Arboretum we share the love and knowledge of trees, history and nature with our community in Licking County, just 30 miles east of Columbus, Ohio. As an accredited Arboretum, or tree museum, we are unique locally. As a nearly 2,000 acre public garden with no entrance fees, we ensure access to memorable experiences in nature that create lifelong engagement with our supporters.
Description of the Project and/or Internship Responsibilities: The Dawes Arboretum is offering a paid summer internship in our History Department. The ideal intern will assist with a variety of tasks including staffing the History Center, conducting Daweswood House Museum tours, archival organization and scanning.
- Sort materials in archives.
- Inventory, relocate and/or photograph/scan historical objects.
- Ensure accurate updates into the collection management software.
- Lead weekend tours of the Daweswood House Museum.
- Staff the History Center on selected weekends.
- Understanding of archives and public history.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Past Perfect.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and interpersonal) for confident public speaking.
- Ability to work forty (40) hours per week with some weekend work.
- Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Name and Address of Organization: The Ohio State University Alumni Association, 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio
Mission: Through time and change, we enrich firm friendships among Buckeye alumni and The Ohio State University.
Operating Hours: 8-5, M-F
Name of Prospective Supervisor and Contact Information: Dan Caterinicchia, 614-292-7298, caterinicchia.1@osu.edu
Description of the Project and/or Internship Responsibilities: Researches and writes a variety of materials, including stewardship reports and social media content, especially for Throwback Thursday and other historical records.
The Advancement History Intern will work on a variety of assignments as part of the Advancement Communications team, including: executive level acknowledgements, corporate and individual stewardship reports, social media content and more. He/she is expected to have a strong communication and research background, and exhibit the behaviors associated with the Office of Advancement's core competencies: Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication/Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Where Work Will Take Place:
____ Onsite
____ Online
____X_ Both
Requirements for Meetings with Supervisors and for Deliverables: 8-10 hours hours/week. Meet in-person at least once per week. Produce high-quality content and research.
Desired Qualifications: Strong communications and research skills. Knowledge of digital and social media. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Educational Outcome(s) for the Student: Experience in communicating with multiple audiences; choosing historical materials likely to speak effectively to particular audiences; working effectively on a team; understanding stewardship responsibilities of a major organization.