Intern - Marketing & Communications (Social Media)
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.
In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.
Overview of Internship
Title: Social Media Intern
Session Dates: January 13, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Job Type: Paid Internship
Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00
Work Location: Virtual
Work Schedule: 24 hours per week
Student Type: Undergraduate or Graduate
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 (11:59 am EST)
Information about the Office/Division:
The Social Media Intern assists and supports the social media team up to 24 hours a week.
This position reports to the Social Media Manager as part of the Museum’s Marketing Communications’ Audience Engagement team. The Audience Engagement team strives to use social media and digital tools to reach and teach new audiences, especially young people, about Holocaust history, which remains relevant in an era of rising antisemitism and hate.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researching historical information, photos, and video footage for possible posts
- Organizing social media content in platforms such as Google Drive, AirTable, and Sprout Social
- Monitoring current events related to Museum issues
- Preparing resources for future social content and current events
- Looking up answers to inquiries and requests submitted on social media channels
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have previous experience with AirTable and Sprout Social
- Must have experience using a historical research database
- Must have social media experience with a museum
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
Extremely familiar with Holocaust history; using social media for educational purposes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using academic research databases, such as JSTOR or ProQuest
Completed classes related to marketing, social media, or the Holocaust
Has visited USHMM or another Holocaust Museum in the past five years
Application Requirements:
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Attach your Resume and Cover Letter in one Word or PDF document, titled by your first and last name
- In your cover letter, please elaborate on the minimum qualifications you possess
- Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered
To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the three following enrollment criteria:
- The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
- The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
- Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass a background check
The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). Please click here to view the Museum Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (PDF).
Interviews for the Spring 2025 internship program will begin in November 2024; for advanced applicants. Final selection decisions will be made by December 13, 2024, and all candidates will be notified of their status via email by Human Resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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