Summer 2026 Internship, National Afro American Museum and Cultural Center
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Job Location:
Wilberforce, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Ohio History Connections mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohios 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 Ohios stories. Chartered in 1885 the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the states 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 Centers Interpretive Supervisor to digitize lesson plans and activities created using materials from the Museums Archives and Collections.
Essential Functions:
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
Required Education Skills Experience:
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
Required Competencies:
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.
Other Requirements:
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
Education and Experience Outcomes:
Student intern will gain experience working behind the scenes at a Museum
Student intern will understand how to interpret historical material in myriad ways to reach a wide variety of audiences
Student intern will gain a unique perspectives and learn interesting aspects about African American history.
Application Instructions
To apply visit www/ and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume cover letter and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations email or call
Required Experience:
Intern
