Digital Humanities Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Cengage Group is a global education technology company with a mission to empower learning and help students worldwide discover the power and joy of learning. For over 100 years, they have provided affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready. They serve millions of learners across various markets, including higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research, through scalable technology like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited.

Cengage Group prides itself on a strong culture that values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are recognized, and employees feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. This commitment is reflected in their programs, benefits, and initiatives, and they are dedicated to attracting and hiring strong, qualified individuals from broad talent pools, regardless of background. They also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process.

Gale, a part of Cengage Group, is a key partner to librarians and educators globally. For more than 65 years, Gale has collaborated with academic institutions, schools, and public libraries to connect 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content. They provide user-friendly technology that enhances experiences and improves learning outcomes, empowering discovery and insights that advance learners in all areas of life.

Cengage Group offers a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower its employees.

About the Job (Internship)

This role is an internship opportunity within Gale, a part of Cengage Group. The internship focuses on leveraging Gale’s digital humanities tools and archives to engage students and faculty and contribute to the company’s content and outreach efforts.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do Here):

• Research Project: Conduct a significant research project utilizing the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a digital humanities tool. This project will be submitted to the Gale Research Showcase, undergo a peer review process, and serve as an exemplary assignment to inspire future users.
• Content Development: Create engaging content for Gale’s blog and social media channels. This content will highlight the rich and fascinating information available within Gale’s extensive archives.
• Event Coordination: Plan and facilitate an on-campus event aimed at educating students and faculty about the valuable resources provided by Gale.
• Skill Development & Networking: Participate in weekly virtual “lunch and learn” sessions. These sessions are designed to help interns acquire new skills relevant to their internship activities and offer valuable opportunities to network with professionals from various departments within Cengage Group.
• Performance Feedback: Engage 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 Background: Must be currently majoring in an Arts & Humanities or Social Science subject area.
• Personal Attributes: Possess strong creativity, demonstrated leadership qualities, effective time management skills, and a genuine passion for history and the humanities.
• Gale Resources Experience: Prior experience using Gale resources is considered a plus, but it is explicitly not required, as comprehensive training will be provided to the intern.

Compensation:

The base pay range for this internship position is $15.00 – $16.00 USD. Individual pay will vary based on factors such as work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.

Important Warning:
Candidates should be aware of an increase in targeted recruitment scams. Cengage Group emphasizes that they will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls, or video calls *before• extending an offer. All legitimate communications from Cengage will come from an `@cengage.com` email address.