Primary Tasks 

• Develop, implement, teach, and promote in-person and virtual programs, tours, and other experiences for visitors 

• Conceptualize strategies to grow pre-K-12 student engagement 

• Identify schools and school districts for potential partnership opportunities 

• Participate in museum-wide projects as appropriate 

• If necessary, provide narrative and statistical program information for museum proposals, reports, and presentations. 

Qualifications  

        Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• Knowledge of the field of history in education, especially for K-12 students 

• Ability to appropriately interpret and convey complex themes to a broad and diverse audience 

• Knowledge of African American history and culture, preferably with a focus in Virginia 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on public speaking 

 Preferred 

• Prior teaching and/or tour guide experience in a relevant field 

Time Commitment: Beginning of June-Beginning of August. 

We offer a flexible schedule and are willing to work with interns to ensure their needs are met. Interns will be expected to work onsite Tuesday’s and Wednesdays while the office is open to the public and will have the opportunity to work remote hours during other weekdays. Interns are required to work between 20-30 hours per week.