The Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) is a global organization devoted to collecting and promoting the extraordinary stories of Jewish women and gender-expansive people. JWA explores the past as a framework for understanding the issues important to women today, inspires young people with remarkable role models, and uses Jewish women's stories to excite people to see themselves as agents of change. Today, JWA is the world's largest collection of information on Jewish women, engaging millions of people from more than 230 countries each year.
Interns typically work 5-10 hours per week, and can be virtual, hybrid, or in-person (office in Newton, MA).
Note: JWA does not offer paid internships, but will work with your college/university/institution to secure funding or course credit.
Responsibilities: Interns may support a variety of projects, such as: • Assisting with the ongoing revision of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women by updating entries, adding multimedia illustrations, or related research • Working with JWA's extensive collections of oral history materials by transcribing, cataloguing, and preparing them for online exhibition • Researching and writing entries for the "This Week in History" feature • Contributing to JWA's robust social media presence • Assisting in the marketing of JWA's events and programs
Qualifications: • Strong writing skills; detail-oriented • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; reliably meets deadlines • Excellent computer skills • Keen interest in the history of Jewish women and feminism • Background in history, gender studies, or Jewish Studies (interest in public history a plus)
To Apply: Submit on JWA's website: current resume; cover letter with at least one professional reference; 2 writing samples.