Curatorial Language & Literature Intern

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is offering a Language and Literature Curatorial Internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This internship will provide hands-on experience in curatorial operations, including research on writers of African descent, updating exhibitions, and contributing to resource lists. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in English or related fields and possess strong research and writing skills. Interns will collaborate across departments and develop critical analysis in a public history context.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in English, Rhetoric, or related fields.
• Experience or interest in museum studies and curatorial practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updates to the James Baldwin bibliography.
• Research objects for accession proposals.
• Draft content for various literary projects.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Major (English, Rhetoric, etc.)

Job description

A prestigious educational institution is offering a Language and Literature Curatorial Internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This internship will provide hands-on experience in curatorial operations, including research on writers of African descent, updating exhibitions, and contributing to resource lists. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in English or related fields and possess strong research and writing skills. Interns will collaborate across departments and develop critical analysis in a public history context.