Outreach and Research Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Outreach and Research Intern

Duke University, established in 1924, is a leading research university located in Durham, North Carolina, within the thriving Research Triangle. With over 15,000 students across 10 schools and approximately 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, boasting international programs in over 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, individuality and unique perspectives are celebrated. As an Outreach and Research Intern, you will join a welcoming community dedicated to learning, growth, and meaningful connection. In this role, you will support students from diverse backgrounds in exploring library resources, developing research skills, and engaging with campus-wide programming.

Be Bold.

Join the East Campus Libraries team during an exciting moment with the reopening of the newly renovated Lilly Library. Your creativity, curiosity, and energy will be instrumental in shaping outreach initiatives, student engagement, and research support for Duke’s vibrant undergraduate community. This is an opportunity to help build programs, create experiences, and design services that make students feel seen, supported, and inspired.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Lilly Library staff to promote services, spaces, and collections through programming, tours, and exhibits.
• Assist in planning and facilitating First-Year Library Advisory Board meetings.
• Support communications by creating social media and blog content in partnership with the Communications and Social Media Coordinator.
• Participate in Writing 120 library instruction for first-year students.
• Serve as a Residence Hall Librarian, building connections with students where they live and learn.
• Contribute to the Student Outreach Team by brainstorming and implementing programs that engage undergraduates.
• Provide research assistance and circulation support at the Lilly service desk.
• Assist users through Ask a Librarian via chat and email.
• Support collection development through catalog searching, resource selection, and analysis projects.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Choose Duke.

Become part of a world-class university that values creativity, collaboration, and diversity. Duke University Libraries foster an inclusive culture supported by rich collections, inspiring spaces, and a deep commitment to excellence. When you join Duke, you join a community dedicated to curiosity, connection, and making a positive impact.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To join our team, apply to Requisition 267256 with your résumé, cover letter, and three references.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).