Digital Humanities Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
Cengage Group is a global education technology company with over 100 years of experience, serving millions of learners worldwide. Its core mission is to provide affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the necessary skills and competencies to be job-ready. The company enables the “power and joy of learning” through trusted, engaging content and integrated digital platforms.
Cengage Group serves diverse markets including higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets. It utilizes scalable technology, such as MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, to support learners in improving their lives and achieving their dreams through education.
Gale, a part of Cengage Group, specifically partners with librarians and educators globally. For over 65 years, Gale has connected 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content via user-friendly technology, enhancing learning outcomes and empowering discovery that pushes the boundaries of traditional research.
Cengage Group emphasizes a strong company culture that values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. They believe in creating an inclusive workplace, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and ensuring employees feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. This commitment is supported through various programs, benefits, and initiatives. Cengage Group is dedicated to attracting and hiring qualified individuals from broad talent pools, considering applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected classification. They also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process.
The company offers a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package to support and empower its employees.
Job Description
This role is an internship opportunity with Gale, part of Cengage Group.
What You’ll Do Here:
• Conduct a research project utilizing the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a digital humanities tool. This project will be submitted to the Gale Research Showcase, where it will undergo a peer-review process and serve as an exemplary assignment for future users.
• Develop engaging content for Gale’s blog and social media channels, highlighting fascinating information derived from Gale’s extensive archives.
• Coordinate and facilitate an on-campus event aimed at educating students and faculty about the valuable resources provided by Gale.
• Attend weekly virtual “lunch and learn” sessions to acquire new skills relevant to internship activities and to network with professionals from various departments.
• Participate in virtual check-ins to receive formal feedback on performance and progress throughout the internship.
Skills You Will Need Here:
• Currently majoring in an Arts & Humanities or Social Science subject area.
• Possess strong creativity, leadership qualities, and time management skills.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for history and the humanities.
• Prior experience using Gale resources is a plus, but not required, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Compensation:
The base pay range for this position is $15.00 – $16.00 USD. Individual base pay will vary based on factors such as work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.
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Warning about Recruitment Scams:
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