Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is located within the historic Monroe Elementary School, one of the schools connected to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision.
The majority of the internship will take place in a climate-controlled office environment where the intern will have a dedicated workspace. The position also includes occasional outreach and visitor engagement activities that may take place outdoors at special events and community programs. When outdoor programming occurs, shade structures and event resources will be provided.
The intern will work closely with park staff, digital media specialists, historians, interpreters, and communications professionals while gaining hands-on experience in digital storytelling, content management, and audience engagement.
The Digital Experience Intern will work alongside the park’s Visual Information Specialist and Digital Experience Team to support and expand the digital presence of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
This position plays an important role in helping visitors across the country and around the world connect with the stories preserved by the park. Through digital platforms, the intern will help communicate the significance of all five cases associated with the Brown v. Board of Education decision while increasing public awareness and engagement with the park’s mission.
The intern will assist with researching, developing, and managing digital content that informs, educates, and inspires audiences through websites, social media platforms, multimedia content, and other digital experiences.
Projects may include:
The intern will learn how digital media supports interpretation, education, and public engagement while contributing to projects that help expand access to one of America’s most important civil rights stories.
Additional opportunities may arise in interpretation, historical research, archives, administration, communications, and information technology throughout the internship.
The intern will develop practical skills in digital communications, content strategy, audience engagement, research, and multimedia storytelling.
Through hands-on projects and mentorship, the intern will gain experience using data analytics, content management systems, social media platforms, and digital communication tools to create meaningful public experiences.
The intern will also learn how digital media can be used to preserve history, increase accessibility, and connect diverse audiences to the stories and resources of the National Park Service.
By the conclusion of the internship, participants will have strengthened their skills in digital content creation, project management, public history, research, and professional communication.
The intern will work closely with the Visual Information Specialist and members of the Digital Experience Team while receiving guidance from park leadership and subject matter experts.
Mentorship opportunities include exposure to professionals working in interpretation, communications, digital media, archives, visitor services, resource management, and park administration.
The park is committed to providing meaningful professional development opportunities and helping interns explore potential career pathways within the National Park Service and related fields.
Interns will receive ongoing support through project-based learning, one-on-one coaching, and opportunities to collaborate with staff across multiple disciplines.
Preferred qualifications include:
Most importantly, successful candidates should demonstrate curiosity, creativity, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
The US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is one of the most significant ever delivered by the court.
Stipend: $17.20/Hour + Housing Stipend
Duration: 20 Weeks (Full-Time)
Location: 1515 SE Monroe Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is located in Topeka, Kansas, the state capital and home of the historic Monroe Elementary School.
The park sits just south of downtown Topeka and is conveniently located near restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, entertainment venues, and community resources. The city offers a welcoming atmosphere with a rich history and a growing arts and cultural community.
Summer weather in Topeka is generally warm and humid, with temperatures typically ranging from the upper 70s to 90s. Nearby neighborhoods provide a variety of housing, shopping, and recreational opportunities, while the city’s central location offers convenient access to other destinations throughout the Midwest.
Interns will have the opportunity to live and work in a community deeply connected to one of the most significant civil rights decisions in American history.
Housing stipend provided.
Yes. A valid driver’s license is required for commuting purposes. Interns are not expected to use a personal vehicle as part of their internship duties.
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