Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Cengage Group is a global education technology company with a mission to enable the power and joy of learning. For over 100 years, Cengage Group has been providing affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready. They serve millions of learners worldwide across various markets, including higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research. Their offerings include scalable technology platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, designed to help learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Cengage Group fosters a culture that values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and empowering employees of all levels and backgrounds to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. They also emphasize their commitment to working with broad talent pools and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process.

Gale, a division of Cengage Group, partners with librarians and educators globally. For more than 65 years, Gale has connected 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content through user-friendly technology. They collaborate with academic institutions, schools, and public libraries worldwide, empowering discovery and insights that advance learners in all areas of life.

About the Job:

This posting describes an internship opportunity with Gale, part of Cengage Group. Lensa is acting as a career site promoting this job on behalf of Cengage Group; Lensa is not a staffing firm or agency and does not hire directly for this role.

What You’ll Do Here (Responsibilities):

• Conduct a 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 for future users.
• Develop engaging content for Gale’s blog and social media channels, highlighting fascinating information derived from Gale’s 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.

Skills You Will Need Here (Requirements):

• Current major in an Arts & Humanities or Social Science subject area.
• Possess creativity, leadership qualities, time management skills, and a genuine passion for history and the humanities.
• Prior experience using Gale resources is a plus, but it is not required as 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 work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.

Important Warning:
Be aware of an increase in targeted recruitment scams. Cengage Group advises that they will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls, and video calls before extending an offer. All legitimate communications from Cengage Group will originate from an “@cengage.com” email address.