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 🔗World War II Home Front Public History Intern – 1200 hours

  • Internship
  • NCPE Internship
  • Washington D.C., DC (Remote)
  • $19.75 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Park History Program: American World War II Heritage Cities
  • Job Reference #: 3696
  • Job Summary: This position will assist with outreach, communications, and digital resources related to the World War II home front and the growing network of designated American World War II heritage cities.
  • Job Qualifications:

    This position is suitable for a recent college graduate or graduate student with an interest in 20th century American history; education in history, American studies, ethnic studies, or a related discipline. Qualification include: ability to write about research topics in a clear and accessible way; strong oral and written communication skills; and accountability and time management skills to collaborate and meet goals while working remotely.

  • How to Apply:

    Click on the application button at this listing and follow the instructions to apply online.

  • Job benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Housing Allowance
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work will be sedentary and computer-based. The internship will require reading and writing digital documents, viewing historic images, and participation in audio and video calls. NPS welcomes candidates with disabilities.
  • Application Email: waso_cr-intern@nps.gov

Website National Park Service/NCPE Internship Program

The National Park Service (NPS) Park History program administers the American World War II Heritage Cities designation program, which has so far designated 30 heritage cities, and will begin review of 2024 nominations after May 31. This public history internship will focus on outreach and communications to support the designated heritage cities, increase awareness of NPS resources and programs that support preservation and heritage tourism, and build connections between World War II home front places, themes, and stories through digital content. Projects may include assisting with orientation, networking, and educational events for designated heritage cities; working on digital projects to expand awareness of heritage cities’ home front history through the program website, World War II subject site, or partner platforms; and developing outreach contacts and communications for the 2025 nomination round.

The intern will work during the fall 2024 and winter 2025 under the supervision of the Bureau Historian & World War II Heritage Cities National Coordinator, and will work closely with additional NPS and partner historians responsible for administering the Heritage Cities program. The intern will also learn about the Park History program’s multiple other programs that support history in the parks and among partner organizations, participate in daily program operations, and have opportunities to explore and learn about the wider scope of NPS public history, cultural resource management, and historic preservation programs and career paths.

Please note: this internship is remote, full-time for 1200 hours, beginning in September 2024 and ending in February/March 2025 (depending on specific dates worked). This is not a part-time or summer internship.

This position is part of the Internship Program administered by the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE). The program is a partnership between the National Park Service and NCPE. Eligibility requirements apply; visit https://preservenet.org/ncpe-internships/ for details and instructions on how to apply.

Qualified NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate.  Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Visit the website listed above for details about this benefit. Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee Federal employment.