Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Name: Cengage Group (including Gale, which is part of Cengage Group).

Core Business: Cengage Group is a global education technology company that provides affordable, quality digital products and services. Its mission is to equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready and to enable the power and joy of learning. The company serves millions of learners worldwide across various markets, including higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research. Cengage Group has been operating for over 100 years.

Gale’s Role: Gale, a part of Cengage Group, partners with librarians and educators globally. It connects 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content through user-friendly technology. For more than 65 years, Gale has collaborated with academic institutions, schools, and public libraries to empower discovery and insights, advancing learners in all areas of life. Specific tools mentioned include the Gale Digital Scholar Lab.

Culture & Values:
• Cengage Group believes in the power and joy of learning, with employees directly impacting students’ discovery of learning.
• The company’s culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery.
• There is a strong commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and ensuring employees feel empowered to voice ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.
• This commitment is supported by integrated programs, benefits, and initiatives.
• Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools and considers job applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected classification.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process can be requested by contacting accommodations.ta@cengage.com or +1 (617) 289-7917.

Products/Technology: The company utilizes scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, to support learners.

Compensation Philosophy: Cengage Group is committed to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower its employees.

Recruitment Scam Warning: The company warns of an increase in targeted recruitment scams. Cengage Group emphasizes that they will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls, and video calls before extending an offer. All legitimate communications will come from an @cengage.com email address.

Lensa’s Role (as the posting platform): Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find jobs in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency and does not hire directly for these jobs. Instead, Lensa promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients (like Cengage Group), recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Clicking “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa redirects users to the job board/employer site, where any collected information is subject to their terms and privacy notice. For questions about the posting, Lensa can be contacted at support@lensa.com.

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Job Description:

Job Title: (Implied Internship – based on activities)

Department/Team: Gale (part of Cengage Group)

Key Responsibilities (“What You’ll Do Here”):
• Research Project: Conduct a research project using the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a digital humanities tool.
• Showcase Submission & Peer Review: Submit the completed research project to the Gale Research Showcase, where it will undergo a peer review process. The project will serve as an exemplary assignment to inspire future users of the tool.
• Content Development: Develop engaging content for Gale’s blog and social media channels. This content will highlight rich and fascinating information sourced from Gale’s archives.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate an on-campus event. The purpose of this event is to educate both students and faculty about the valuable resources provided by Gale.
• Learning & Networking: Attend weekly virtual lunch and learn sessions. These sessions are designed to help the intern acquire new skills pertinent to their internship activities and provide opportunities to network with professionals from various departments within Cengage Group.
• Performance Feedback: Participate in virtual check-ins to receive formal feedback on performance and progress throughout the internship.

Required Skills and Qualifications (“Skills You Will Need Here”):
• Academic Major: Currently majoring in an Arts & Humanities or Social Science subject area.
• Personal Attributes: Possess creativity, leadership qualities, and strong time management skills.
• Passion: Demonstrate a genuine passion for history and the humanities.

Preferred Skills:
• Gale Resources Experience: Prior experience using Gale resources is a plus, but it is not required as comprehensive training will be provided.

Compensation:
• Base Pay Range: $15.00 – $16.00 USD.
• Variations: Individual base pay will vary based on factors such as work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include additional incentive compensation programs.