Interpretation and Education Assistant Intern InternXL 2025

About the role

This intern project will support enhancing visitor engagement and education, by creating a digital program, the park can continue to provide meaningful, accessible visitor services in alternative formats. Developing digital exhibits and interactive experiences introduces new approaches to public history that can enhance the visitor offerings. The experience gained from this project can help the park establish hybrid programs that integrate physical and digital resources, making future services more resilient.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Digital Program on the 1965 Voting Rights Act
• Educational Engagement: Inform visitors about the historical context, key figures, and events surrounding the passage of the Voting Rights Act, highlighting its impact on American society and civil rights, and the role Dr. King played in its passage.
• Interactive Learning: Offer an immersive, digital experience that allows visitors to explore primary sources, personal stories, and significant moments associated with the Act.
• Connection to Civic Responsibility: Encourage visitors to reflect on the importance of civic engagement and the ongoing role of voting rights in American democracy.
• Interactive Timeline Description: Create a touchscreen timeline displaying key events leading up to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, featuring photos, videos, and audio clips of speeches and news reports.
• Augmented Reality (AR) Experience Description: Use AR to allow visitors to view historic landmarks or famous events associated with the Voting Rights Movement, such as the Selma to Montgomery March and office of Dr. King located at Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
• Personal Story Profiles: Develop profiles of individuals who were impacted by the Voting Rights Act, providing visitors with personal accounts and insights into the event's significance.

Requirements

• Must be a senior or recent graduate of an HBCU (within the past 2 years)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week, full-time internship

Qualifications

• Strong interest in history, social justice, and public service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications

Skills

• Research and writing skills
• Graphic design and multimedia production skills
• Experience with digital media platforms and tools
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and communities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $17.20/hour | 40 hours per week
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on how history is preserved and shared through our national parks

Pay

• $17.20/hour

Schedule

• Full-time internship: 12 weeks, May 11, 2026 - July 31, 2026