Individual Placement - Digital History Fellow

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Digital History Fellow

Position Summary

The Digital History Fellow will work directly with the park's Digital History Team to assist with all aspects of the park's digital public history. Member will be trained and work within the service-wide NPS digital platforms (CMS, NPGallery, NPMap, etc.) as well as the industry standard platforms for online content generation (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, digital audio recording and editing, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Member will engage in original research and content development to be shared on the park's digital platforms.

Schedule

June 23, 2025 - June 20, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

This position will enable a participant to explore new content and skills, learn and strengthen public history and civic engagement skills, build professional networks, and explore career options within the National Park Service and associated organizations. Member will be asked to conduct original research and present on their findings for both the staff and the public, including at local colleges and/or teacher workshops, and on the park's digital platforms. Member will also work with internal Omeka S program and assist with the expansion of digital classroom projects. Member will secure rights and optimized digital images of source material (e.g., documents, photographs, artifacts) for integration into curated digital exhibitions, websites, and other platforms. Member will be involved in the park's App development as well and onsite digital kiosks, displays and other related technology. Member will provide technical and other support for the park's programming as well. Member will be responsible for website features and content development using the park's trove of materials in addition to original research. Working with interpretive staff, member may facilitate sessions at local universities and other institutions, including the Boston Public Library lecture series and programs in conjunction with the park's Education, Volunteer, and Youth Engagement program.

Marginal Duties

Member will provide support and content to other relevant work groups, including park youth programs, as well as reviewing and editing materials to ensure compliance with park and national standards as well as accessibility.

Required Qualifications

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is not provided for this internship position.

Compensation

• $675 - weekly living allowance
• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps Education Award – eligible for 1700-hour award valued at $7,395.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits

• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.