Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies (Campus Outreach) - Intern

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offers a paid internship in the Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, Campus Outreach Programs. The internship is 20 hours per week with hybrid work arrangements and a requirement to be on-site on Wednesdays and another day.

The role targets undergraduates or graduates with strong project management and research skills and an interest in Holocaust studies within a campus setting.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, or Associate's degree (in progress or completed in the last 2 years).
• Strong project management and research skills.
• Experience with Holocaust Studies in the college setting.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop program content with Campus Outreach staff.
• Identify potential college and university partners and opportunities.
• Support outreach by developing promotional materials.
• Attend and support campus outreach programs and events.
• Take meeting and event notes; transcribe materials as needed.
• Enter and organize program data and information.
• Assist with research projects and environmental scans related to campus outreach.

Skills

Project management

Research skills

Holocaust Studies

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS or Associate's degree

Job description

Overview of Internship

Office: Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies

Division/Branch: : Campus Outreach

Job Type: Paid Internship

Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.40

Work Location: Hybrid

Weekly Number of Work Hours: 20

Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 (12:00 am EST)

information about the role and the office

Campus Outreach Programs, a branch of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, supports the vitality of the field of Holocaust studies through deep engagement with North American scholars, students, and university communities. Together with faculty and staff, we organize on-campus lectures, interdisciplinary panel discussions, and pedagogy roundtables. We also host seminars for faculty, lecturers, and advanced graduate students at the Museum that leverage our extensive collections, resources, and expertise. This internship is an exciting opportunity to join the Campus Outreach team as we grow and continue our Holocaust studies programs on campuses throughout North America. We’re looking for an enthusiastic college student who is both involved in campus organizations and is interested in helping to shape campus conversations. Candidates should be passionate about the many ways Holocaust studies can serve as a critical piece of the college curriculum and campus activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and develop program content in collaboration with Campus Outreach Programs staff.
• Identify and research potential college and university partners and institutional opportunities.
• Support outreach efforts by developing promotional and advertising materials.
• Attend and support campus outreach programs and events.
• Take detailed notes during meetings, programs, and events.
• Transcribe previously recorded programs and presentations.
• Enter, organize, and maintain program-related data and information.
• Assist with research projects and environmental scans related to campus outreach and Holocaust studies.
• Collaborate with staff to support the development and implementation of Holocaust studies programming on college campuses
• Must be available for on-site work on Wednesdays and one other day between Monday and Thursday.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA, BS, or Associate's degree (in progress or completed in the last 2 years).
• Strong project management skills and research skills.
• Experience with or interest in Holocaust Studies in the college setting.
• Collegial spirit and experience working on a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some background in Holocaust studies preferred.
• Experience organizing campus events (in-person and/or virtual).
• Experience organizing a research project or environmental scan.