Fall 2026- America 250-Ohio Commission Public History Internship
About the role
The Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (also referred to as America250-Ohio) was formed through OH. Rev. Code 149.309 and announced on March 1, 2022 on Ohio's Statehood Day by Governor Mike DeWine. America250-Ohio is charged with leading Ohio's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Support team to help plan, execute, and promote storytelling efforts
- Compose blog posts, historic site reviews, and video scripts to highlight different aspects of Ohio's history for a general audience
- Prepare shorter snippets of longer-form written content for web and social media distribution
- Aid in preparing video scripts for special projects at historic sites, museums, archives, etc.
- Contribute to creative historical storytelling for a general audience
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
- Majors in History, Public History, English, or related field
- Experience with Word, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, and Outlook
Qualifications
- Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
- Must create and account and log hours via Track It Forward
- Must present at the summer internship summit
- Must attend professional development opportunities and meetings when requested
Skills
Public-facing writing and storytelling experience
Experience supporting public history projects/initiatives
Understanding of a variety of target audiences
Benefits
Opportunity to develop writing skills and public history experience with wide distribution
Team collaboration and networking skills
Pay
Unpaid Internship or Academic Credit Internship
Schedule
Part-time, unpaid ten-week position starting on Monday, September 14 - Friday, November 20, 2026
Notes on Schedule: Must be available weekdays for a minimum of 10 hours per week or minimum requirement for academic credit according to university guidelines
Location
Hybrid (Offices in Columbus, events statewide)
Reports to
Theme Months Project Coordinator