Digital Storytelling Fellow (S.H. Kress Collection)

Collections That Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Building Museum is offering a part-time Digital Storytelling Fellow position focused on the S.H. Kress Collection. You will research, interpret, and develop digital storytelling content and a StoryMap to broaden public engagement.

Under supervision, you’ll create digital and marketing materials and support outreach to communities nationwide. The role emphasizes collaboration, research, and producing accessible public-facing narratives, with a 3-4 day/week schedule and an internship

Qualifications

• Graduate-level study or emerging professional experience in digital humanities, public history, museum studies, architectural history, interpretive education, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital storytelling projects to engage public with the S.H. Kress Collection.
• Research and translate archival content into accessible public-facing materials.
• Create digital marketing materials and communications assets.

Skills

Graduate-level study

Digital humanities

Public history

Research & writing

Content creation for digital platforms

Project management

Collaboration across departments

Education

Graduate-level study in digital humanities or related field

Tools

Esri StoryMaps

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Asana or similar PM tools

Job description

Summary

The National Building Museum is currently seeking a Digital Storytelling Fellow (S.H. Kress Collection). This position will be responsible for developing and implementing digital storytelling projects that deepen public engagement with the Museum’s S.H. Kress & Company Collection. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Strategic Communications & Initiatives, the Digital Storytelling Fellow will conduct research, develop interpretive content, and create digital and marketing materials that bring the Kress Collection to broader audiences. The project focuses on developing and launching an interactive Esri StoryMap, as well as digital storytelling, community engagement, and outreach efforts connected to Kress stores nationwide. The Fellow may also contribute to other Museum digital storytelling initiatives as project needs and priorities evolve.

Weekly schedule is projected at 3-4 days per week. Part-time, $25/hour.This internship will run through May 31, 2027.

Key Details

Compensation: $25/hour

Duration: Through May 31, 2027

Schedule:PT (3-4 days/week)

Deadline: ASAP (Posted September 22, 2026)

Eligibility

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate-level study or emerging professional experience in digital humanities, public history, museum studies, architectural history, interpretive education, communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with digital mapping or storytelling platforms, particularly experience with Esri StoryMaps and other Esri platforms.
• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to translate scholarly or archival research into accessible public-facing content.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms, including websites, blogs, social media, or video. Familiarity with graphic design and content-creation tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or comparable platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with project management and collaboration tools, such as Asana or comparable platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external community partners.
• Familiarity with museum collections, archival research, or interpretive practices is a plus.

About

The National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the world we design and build.

We are a private non-profit institution that transforms understanding of the history and impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and design. The National Building Museum educates, entertains, and engages people about the built environment and challenges them to advocate for a sustainable and equitable future.