Undergraduate majors in humanities disciplines are invited to apply for a paid internship in communications and undergraduate outreach at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the campus humanities hub.  The successful candidate will assist IPRH with its communications strategy, particularly its email communications and social-media presence, in addition to serving as a IPRH’s undergraduate liaison and chief strategist on undergraduate engagement.  This position is funded thanks to a generous gift from David H. Prindable. 

To be considered for this internship, candidates must possess strong writing and communications skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and an investigative mind.  A broad interest in the humanities is preferred. 

The position commences October 17, 2016 and ends May 12, 2017.  The Prindable intern will work approximately two to three hours per week, for 24 weeks, at the rate of $15.75 per hour (up to $1,000 per year).  There is flexibility regarding the hours to be worked. 

To apply, please email a one-page letter of interest, a resume, and a list of three references (academic or non-academic, so long as they can speak to your skills and work ethic; at least one referee should be able to comment on your writing skills) to iprh@illinois.edu by September 30, 2016 with “Prindable Internship” in the subject line.  Letters may be addressed and questions directed to IPRH Associate Director, Nancy Castro (ncastro@illinois.edu). 

Thanks to Antoinette Burton of the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities for this information item.