Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
SUMMER 2021 INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.
SUMMER 2021: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
The Immigrant History Initiative seeks an undergraduate student intern for Summer 2021 to work on communications and social media. In particular, this intern will create content for public campaigns relating to anti-racism, ethnic studies, and immigrant histories.
Time Commitment:
This position is full-time. Approximately 35 hours each week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Qualifications:
This position is open to undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism work by developing and sharing social media content with a critical race and social justice lens. While this is a remote position, the intern will work closely with IHI leadership on outward-facing social media initiatives focused on community outreach and education. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in social media management is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include:
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Communications Intern.” If available, please send links to social media content you have created in the past.
Applications now closed.
The Immigrant History Initiative seeks an undergraduate student intern for Summer 2021 to work on communications and social media. In particular, this intern will create content for public campaigns relating to anti-racism, ethnic studies, and immigrant histories.
Time Commitment:
This position is full-time. Approximately 35 hours each week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Qualifications:
This position is open to undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism work by developing and sharing social media content with a critical race and social justice lens. While this is a remote position, the intern will work closely with IHI leadership on outward-facing social media initiatives focused on community outreach and education. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in social media management is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conduct research on immigration, U.S. foreign policy, and American history
- Design social media posts that break down difficult topics on race and immigration for a wide audience (view our Instagram account @immigranthistoryinitiative for examples)
- Develop social media strategies to increase engagement and reach
- Curate IHI’s “follow” list and share relevant posts
- Design and draft IHI’s email newsletter
- Draft press releases and other news updates based on IHI’s upcoming publications & events
- Maintain IHI’s website (no prior web development experience necessary)
- Work collaboratively on a team
- Bring dedication to IHI’s mission of using critical consciousness and history education to combat contemporary xenophobia, racism, and white supremacy
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Communications Intern.” If available, please send links to social media content you have created in the past.
Applications now closed.
SUMMER 2021: PROGRAM RESEARCH & DESIGN INTERN
The Immigrant History Initiative (“IHI”) seeks an undergraduate student intern for Summer 2021 to work on program research and design. In particular, this intern will conduct research and build tools and resources for IHI’s pilot Asian American community education project.
Time Commitment:
This position is full-time. Approximately 35 hours each week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Qualifications:
This position is open to current undergraduate students and recent graduates of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism and organizing work as an active participant in community engagement and project design. While this is a remote position, the intern will work closely with IHI leadership on strategic discussions as an integral part of the team. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in community organizing and/or in the nonprofit sector is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
This is an entirely remote position. We will work with interns who wish to apply for outside funding from their school or elsewhere; otherwise, interns will receive a base stipend of $2,000.
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Program Design Intern.” If available, please send a 5-10 page writing sample.
Applications now closed.
The Immigrant History Initiative (“IHI”) seeks an undergraduate student intern for Summer 2021 to work on program research and design. In particular, this intern will conduct research and build tools and resources for IHI’s pilot Asian American community education project.
Time Commitment:
This position is full-time. Approximately 35 hours each week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Qualifications:
This position is open to current undergraduate students and recent graduates of diverse backgrounds interested in working on the cutting edge of nonprofit anti-racism and organizing work as an active participant in community engagement and project design. While this is a remote position, the intern will work closely with IHI leadership on strategic discussions as an integral part of the team. Applicants should possess good research, writing, and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Experience in community organizing and/or in the nonprofit sector is a strong asset.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Conduct research on Asian American studies curricula and community programs
- Conduct research to contribute to power mapping activities and analyses, particularly in the mid-Atlantic region
- Engage in outreach to traditional and non-traditional educational and community institutions
- Draft memos and papers related to research and outreach efforts
- Research funding opportunities and draft grant proposals
- Participate in curriculum design
- Participate in research and design of a monitoring and evaluation system
- Draft press releases and other news updates
- Maintain IHI’s website (no prior web development experience necessary)
- Work collaboratively on a team and actively contribute in team discussions
This is an entirely remote position. We will work with interns who wish to apply for outside funding from their school or elsewhere; otherwise, interns will receive a base stipend of $2,000.
To Apply:
Send a brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) and resume to staff@immigranthistory.org with the subject heading “Program Design Intern.” If available, please send a 5-10 page writing sample.
Applications now closed.
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