The Special Collections department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is now accepting applications for a Spring 2023 internship focused on promotion and outreach for our 50th anniversary. The graduate student intern will work with the Curator and the Reference and Instruction Archivist on the coordination of targeted promotional blog posts and social media content. Specific projects will include outreach to blog contributors, updating project files, tracking scheduled posts across platforms, posting prepared content to the department's Instagram account, and developing promotional content on other platforms as needed. The intern will also have an opportunity to write original content. The student's specific educational goals will be factored into the final project plan for the internship.
Learn more about the UMBC Special Collections department and the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery at library.umbc.edu/speccoll or on Instagram @umbcspecialcollections.
During the internship, the student will gain experience working with archival, visual, and text collections in a Special Collections environment. They will gain project management experience and will play a key role in establishing the promotional schedule for the department.
Previous employment in a Special Collections department is not required but students should demonstrate experience using visual and archival collections and conducting original research. Strong communication skills are required, with a preference for students that have experience writing on different platforms and for multiple audiences. Students enrolled in a graduate program during the Spring 2023 semester are encouraged to apply by December 4, 2022; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please send your cover letter and resume to speccoll@umbc.edu.
This is an unpaid internship to be completed during the Spring 2023 semester. Remote work is optional. A campus parking permit will be provided to non-UMBC students.