Public History Interpretive Intern — Hybrid, 16 Weeks

Triangle Land Conservancy; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Triangle Land Conservancy is seeking a History Interpretation Intern to research the land use and human history of TLC preserves. The intern will craft interpretive content, blog posts, and presentations under supervision of the Education and Outreach team.

The role involves researching archival documents, interviewing staff, and developing educational materials and signage for public preserves. Flexible, part-time schedule (9–10 hours/week) over 16 weeks, starting mid January 2027, in Durham,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in history, public history, anthropology, museum studies, or a related field.
• Proficiency in historical research, including navigating primary and secondary sources.
• Experience with navigating institutional archives (University Libraries, State and County records, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience or strong interest in interpreting history accurately and completely, including the stories of enslaved, Indigenous, and marginalized communities connected to TLC land.

Responsibilities

• Create a navigable literature review of historical information for Bailey and Sarah Williamson Nature Preserve, and one other public TLC preserve.
• Develop interpretive content and public educational materials for TLC preserves (blog posts, presentations).
• Collaborate with the Education and Outreach team and the communications department on interpretive materials.
• Interview staff and key stakeholders; review historical documents in institutional archives; utilize UNC Histories Project resources.

Skills

Historical research

Archive research

Interpreting history

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate program in history/public history/museum studies

Job description

Triangle Land Conservancy is seeking a History Interpretation Intern to research the land use and human history of TLC preserves. The intern will craft interpretive content, blog posts, and presentations under supervision of the Education and Outreach team.

The role involves researching archival documents, interviewing staff, and developing educational materials and signage for public preserves. Flexible, part-time schedule (9–10 hours/week) over 16 weeks, starting mid January 2027, in Durham,