OVERVIEW

Join the Learning & Engagement team at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)
and help bring history to life! This department runs summer programs for teachers,
students, and the public, curates exhibits and manages digital history projects.

As an intern, you’ll play a key role in updating and redesigning legacy digital history
pages for HSP’s new website. You’ll decide how to showcase the most compelling
content, test new formats, and provide feedback as the site is developed. You’ll also
create your own mini digital project using materials from the archives—giving you
hands-on experience in public history and digital storytelling.

Beyond the digital work, you’ll support programs that introduce educators, students, and
the public to the power of historical research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategies for synthesizing larger amounts of digital content and for editing it for narrative strength and interest

• Identify audience goals and develop a method for evaluation of a strategy to reach those goals

• Develop archival research skills

• Develop a digital research project

• Create web design for legacy digital history pages

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Curious & creative thinkers who love storytelling and history.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Comfortable working with web content (no coding needed—just an eye for
  design!).

• A collaborative attitude and an interest in engaging with different audiences.