Summer 2025 Intern – Newark Earthworks

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories.
Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Position: Summer 2025 Internship - Newark Earthworks

Type: Unpaid Internship

Schedule:Part-time, unpaid position from Monday, May 12, 2025 until Friday, July 25, 2025

Notes on Schedule: The Great Circle Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. During the months of March and April workdays may often include Mondays and Tuesdays to accommodate field trips.

Location: Newark Earthworks, 455 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056.

Reports to: Historic Site Manager - Sarah Hinkelman

Application Period: Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2025. Once the position closes, applications will be reviewed and those candidates best fitting the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.

About Ohio History Connection:

The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Chartered in 1885, the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio.

Summary:

Interns at Newark Earthworks engage in a variety of work-based learning activities and projects at a pre-contact American Indian site recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Students will interact with visitors coming to see the site from all over the world and will be exposed to different cultures and viewpoints. Interns assist with the facilitation of formal and informal interpretive programs that enhance visitor experience and knowledge of Hopewell Culture and foster a welcoming and engaging environment for all who visit the site.

Essential Functions:

• Performing informal interpretation - roving and meeting visitors within the site not as a part of a program
• Facilitating formal interpretive programming including tours and field trip programs.
• Greeting visitors at the front desk of the museum.
• Providing information and orientation to the site.
• Answering questions about the Newark Earthworks and related earthwork sites.
• Setting up the site(s) for special programming and events.
• Providing staff support for special events and programming such as open houses.
• Working weekend and occasional evening shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
• A Major or an educational course in one of the following areas are preferred: American history, archaeology, art history, museum studies, education, geography, geology, natural resources, interpretation, or other relevant topics related to archeological and historical sites and museums.

Required Competencies:

• Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
• Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications, including informal mediums like email and meetings.
• 6 months of combined experience working with the general public (ex. retail, reception, front desk work, food service, etc.)
• Experience interacting with school-aged children.

Other Requirements:

• Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
• Must create and account, log internships hours and sign up for internship shifts via Track It Forward
• Must attend virtual summer intern welcome day and present at the virtual summer intern summit.

Education and Experience Outcomes:

• Interns will learn and appreciate the complexity, ingenuity, knowledge, and resilience of American Indian tribes that once called the land that is now Ohio their ancestral homeland.
• Interns will receive informal interpretive training focusing on providing information in an engaging and relatable way so that visitors may leave retaining information they learned or with a memorable experience.
• Interns will visit other historic sites in Ohio and learn how they relate to the Newark Earthworks and recognize the interconnectedness of history and human experiences.
• Interns will learn and appreciate how the natural environment impacts the way people live and shape the landscapes around them.
• Interns will be exposed to the behind-the-scenes tasks that are included in managing historic sites and/or museums.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit www/ohiohistory.org/jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.