2027 Spring Intern

Atlanta LGBTQ History Project; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 7,600 - 9,100; Part time

Job summary

The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project seeks an undergraduate intern to support research and content development for Out Down South and a forthcoming travel exhibition. This part-time, mostly remote role may include in-person meetings in Atlanta. Approximately 5 hours per week, with schedule flexible to fit academic commitments.

You will gain mentorship and contribute to oral history projects, archival research, and content creation for public history programs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates, recent graduates, or those with some relevant experience in public history and queer history are encouraged to apply.
• Strong, demonstrated writing and research skills are required.
• Interest in queer history, oral history and media-based storytelling is encouraged.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support the project’s oral history work including pre-interview research, transcripts, and metadata.
• Research public archives and primary sources for podcast and exhibition materials.
• Support social media campaigns by writing posts and editing basic video.
• Collaborate on reviewing materials for factual accuracy and ethical soundness.
• Participate in regular virtual progress meetings with the project team.
• Attend some in-person events in Atlanta when possible.

Skills

Writing

Research

Public history

Oral history

Media storytelling

Team collaboration

AI responsibly

Job description

The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project is a multimedia exhibition and archival collections project celebrating the lives of notable LGBTQ+ Southerners from yesterday and today. We believe that LGBTQ+ history isn’t just made in New York and San Francisco: across the country, in big cities and small towns, the movement for liberation sprouted and continues to grow. Our project includes several public-facing elements, including the podcast Out Down South, which uses oral history and other archival audio materials to share the fascinating stories of queer life and history in the Southeast. In addition to Out Down South, the History Project creates multimedia exhibitions, combining physical and digital elements, that utilize oral histories, archival materials, and visual design to share these stories as public programming for audiences of all ages.

About the Project

The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project is a multimedia exhibition and archival collections project celebrating the lives of notable LGBTQ+ Southerners from yesterday and today. We believe that LGBTQ+ history isn’t just made in New York and San Francisco: across the country, in big cities and small towns, the movement for liberation sprouted and continues to grow. Our project includes several public-facing elements, including the podcast Out Down South, which uses oral history and other archival audio materials to share the fascinating stories of queer life and history in the Southeast. In addition to Out Down South, the History Project creates multimedia exhibitions, combining physical and digital elements, that utilize oral histories, archival materials, and visual design to share these stories as public programming for audiences of all ages.

Position Overview

We are seeking an undergraduate intern to support the research and content development for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project. This intern will help to create podcast episodes for season 2 of Out Down South, as well as materials for a forthcoming travel exhibition of project materials. This is a part-time position, primarily remote, though attendance at some in-person meetings in Atlanta is preferred. The position is approximately 5 hours a week, though commitments will shift in accordance with project timelines, with accommodations made for the intern's personal schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the project’s oral history work (could include pre-interview research, editing transcripts, writing summaries/metadata, etc.)
• Researching public archives and other primary source collections to find supporting materials, including audio and visual elements, for podcast and exhibition
• Support social media campaigns by writing posts, shooting/editing some basic video, etc.
• Collaborate on reviewing of project materials to ensure factual accuracy, ethical soundness, and sufficient pizzazz
• Participate in regular virtual progress meetings with the project team
• Attend some in-person events (preferred)

Discretionary (subject to experience and interest)

• Marketing the project and related media and supporting design
• Communications materials
• Podcast support
• Exhibit design and curation support

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students, recent graduates, or those with some relevant experience and interest in public history and queer history are all encouraged to apply
• Strong, demonstrated writing and research skills
• Interest in queer history, oral history and media-based storytelling
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and enthusiastic about sharing original, creative ideas
• Curiosity and excitement to learn, grow, and expand your professional experience
• Open to giving and receiving feedback in a constructive way
• Available for weekly/biweekly virtual meetings, and occasional in-person gatherings in Atlanta (preferred)
• Commitment to using AI responsibly and ethically

Helpful skills (not necessary but let us know if you have ‘em!)

• Marketing, design, social media or video
• Communications or journalism experience
• Podcasting
• Exhibit design and curation

Time Commitment & Structure

This is a part-time internship requiring approximately 5 hours/week, with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate class schedules, other work and academic commitments. Much of the work can be done independently on a self-directed base, with some virtual check-in meetings and in-person availability preferred for team gatherings or attending events in Atlanta. Interns will receive regular mentorship and feedback from the project team throughout the term.

Physical & Technical Requirements

• Access to a computer with internet access for remote research and communication tasks
• (Preferred) Able to travel to Atlanta for occasional in-person gatherings

Compensation & Academic Credit

$750 stipend for semester, paid in two installments

Applications are due by Dec 1.

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The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to making our workspace as inclusive as we can. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in this role, please let us know in your application.

This project is supported by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. Our fiscal sponsor is the Equality Foundation of Georgia.