WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER INTERNSHIPS

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Woody Guthrie Center internships give students opportunities to share their insights, explore the links between their academic work and a potential career, and assist in developing and carrying out major projects that serve the center’s mission. If you’re a student who wants to support our mission of seeking to ignite a passion for social change and foster a world in which the values of justice, equality and compassion prevail, submit your information for internship opportunities in your field of study.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university while pursuing a degree
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated
Organized
Friendly and professional demeanor
Reliable
Adaptable and able to grasp new concepts quickly
Able to work a flexible schedule
Able to work independently and follow detailed instruction
Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively meet deadlines

ARCHIVAL INTERNSHIPS

Internships with the American Song Archives offer students a chance to gain real-world experience working with professional archivists in a hands-on apprenticeship. Interns assist and support the archives department with preservation, collection processing projects (both digital and physical), exhibits, accessibility, and research.

Potential responsibilities:

Digitization/digital transformation and metadata creation for archival materials
Special collections book processing, library cataloging, and preservation
Digital and physical exhibit preparation
Research projects to be determined by the department

Additional requirements:

Pursuing a master’s degree in archival, museum, or library and information science related field
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.

MARKETING INTERNSHIPS

Marketing internships offer students a chance to apply skills gained through their coursework to various projects across the organization. Interns assist and support the marketing department with the promotion of the Woody Guthrie Center’s mission and initiatives. Students are responsible for creating, organizing, and executing a marketing plan for an event, campaign, or merchandise collection, including managing the timeline and budget.

Potential responsibilities:

Contribute to social media concepting
Conduct and report a market study
Research and present a visitor acquisition strategy
Promote programs and value propositions
Explore new markets

Additional requirements:

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or related discipline
Knowledge of social media platforms and customer relationship management (CRM) applications

WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER INTERNSHIPS

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