Digital Humanities Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lensa is a career site designed to assist job seekers in finding employment opportunities across the US. It operates as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, rather than being a staffing firm or agency that directly hires for these positions. For this specific job, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the role for Cengage Group. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the job board or employer site, where any information collected is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

Cengage Group is a global education technology company with over 100 years of experience, serving millions of learners worldwide. Its core mission is to enable the power and joy of learning by providing affordable, quality digital products and services, including scalable technology like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited. These offerings are designed to equip students with job-ready skills and competencies. Cengage Group serves a wide range of markets, including higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research.

The company’s culture is driven by strong values of inclusion, engagement, and discovery. Cengage Group believes that an inclusive workplace is essential for the success of the company, its learners, and individual well-being, actively recognizing the value of diverse perspectives. They strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work, achieving this through integrated programs, benefits, and initiatives. Cengage Group is committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent, considering all job applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by law. They also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process. Cengage Group also emphasizes a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package for its employees. The company issues a warning about an increase in targeted recruitment scams, advising candidates that legitimate communication will come from an `@cengage.com` email address and will always involve live interviews (phone, or video calls) before any offer is extended.

Gale, a part of Cengage Group, specializes in partnering with librarians and educators globally. For over 65 years, Gale has connected 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content. They achieve this through user-friendly technology that aims to enhance learning experiences and improve outcomes. Gale collaborates with academic institutions, schools, and public libraries worldwide, empowering discovery and insights that push the boundaries of traditional research and advance learners in all areas of life.

Job Description

This role is an internship opportunity focused on digital humanities and research within the Gale division of Cengage Group.

What You’ll Do Here (Responsibilities):

• Conduct Research Project: You will undertake a research project utilizing the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a dedicated digital humanities tool. This project will be submitted to the Gale Research Showcase, where it will undergo a peer review process and will be used as an exemplary assignment to inspire future users of the tool.
• Develop Engaging Content: You will be responsible for creating captivating content for Gale’s blog and social media channels. This content will highlight the rich and fascinating information available within Gale’s extensive archives.
• Coordinate On-Campus Event: You will play a key role in coordinating and facilitating an on-campus event. The purpose of this event is to educate both students and faculty about the valuable resources provided by Gale.
• Attend Learning Sessions: You will participate in weekly virtual “lunch and learn” sessions. These sessions are designed to help you acquire new skills relevant to your internship activities and provide opportunities to network with professionals from various departments within the company.
• Participate in Check-ins: You will engage in virtual check-ins to receive formal feedback on your performance and monitor your progress throughout the internship.

Skills You Will Need Here (Qualifications):

• Academic Background: You must currently be majoring in an Arts & Humanities or Social Science subject area.
• Key Qualities: You should possess creativity, demonstrate leadership qualities, exhibit strong time management skills, and have a genuine passion for history and the humanities.
• Prior Experience (Preferred but not required): While prior experience using Gale resources is a plus, it is not a mandatory requirement for this role, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $15.00 – $16.00 USD. Individual base pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. It is also noted that sales roles within Cengage Group often include a significant incentive compensation program in addition to the base pay range.