Administrative Intern, The Center for Documentary Studies (CDS)

The Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) at Duke University seeks an Administrative Intern to contribute to a collaborative, creative environment supporting innovative documentary programs and lifelong learning opportunities such as Doc+ and Continuing Education.

About the Role

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke University, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. The Administrative Intern with the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) will play a key part in supporting program delivery, enhancing participant experiences, and helping bring dynamic educational offerings to life across CDS programming.

Responsibilities

• Cook up daily operations for the Doc+ program and associated summer programming
• Support Continuing Education course logistics, including planning and administration
• Aid and engage with visiting artists, instructors, and students
• Coordinate events, workshops, and program logistics
• Support communications, outreach, and marketing material development
• Maintain program documentation, schedules, and administrative records
• Provide general administrative and project support across CDS programming

Requirements

• Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting program coordination, academic programs, or continuing/professional education (Doc+ experience preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience interacting with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and visiting professionals

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program
• Experience supporting program coordination, academic programs, or continuing/professional education (Doc+ experience preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience interacting with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and visiting professionals

Skills

• Communications
• Analytical
• Organizational

Benefits

Duke University offers a vibrant, mission-driven workplace where creativity, collaboration, and innovation thrive. By joining the Center for Documentary Studies, you will gain hands-on experience supporting impactful programs that connect art, education, and community.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.