Missouri Historical Society Internship
Digital Communications Intern
Missouri Historical Society Internship, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63112
Job Description
Job Description
NOTE:
Please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. External job boards: Please use
this link
to apply. Digital Communications Intern Missouri Historical Society St. Louis, MO
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY The Missouri Historical Society commits to a process of listening attentively to one another and leveraging best practices and resources across our organization to promote a culture of inclusion where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic statuses; sexual orientations; gender
identities/expressions ; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; and abilities are able to be engaged, feel valued, and thrive.
Click here
to read the full Commitment to Racial Equity.
The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) is accepting applications from current students who are interested in digital communications and seek a paid internship within the Marketing and Communications (MarComm) Department for 2026 (January-December). This internship is in-person with a limited hybrid work option. This internship position reports to the Digital Communications Manager and works closely with the Digital Communications Coordinator and Web Content Coordinator.
The Digital Communications Intern will support the MarComm team while gaining experience working on a variety of digital communications projects. The intern will create and share content for social media (including TikTok videos and static posts), put together email marketing campaigns, and write blog posts, among other tasks. The intern will develop a final portfolio highlighting the range of communications projects completed.
Schedule This internship is designed to last a full year, with the ideal candidate available to work with MHS for the spring, summer, and fall semesters. The intern may work up to 15 hours per week, but the schedule is flexible depending on the intern's individual situation. The final schedule will be determined with the supervisor.
The intern's responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Blog/Writing
Research and write fascinating and quirky St. Louis history stories for the Missouri Historical Society's blog,
History Happens Here Promote blog posts by scheduling social media shares for them and putting together our weekly History Delivery eNewsletter
Social Media
Create short videos about exhibits and other MHS priorities for use on TikTok and Instagram Reels, including planning, filming, and editing content Schedule static posts for Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms to help promote exhibits, programs, and other priorities Provide live social media coverage at occasional events
Web/Email Marketing
Produce, schedule, and publish eNewsletter content through MailChimp Assist the Web Content Coordinator with website updates using WordPress
Intern Qualifications: Communications, history, English, film, or related area of study preferred Interest in digital communications and marketing Strong storytelling and communication skills Ability to identify target audiences, work with a team to create strategy, and think creatively when communicating concepts Knowledge of social media scheduling software, email marketing platforms, or website content management systems a plus Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend events
Learning Objectives: Strengthen skills in writing and editing, video content creation, social media, and email marketing Gain an understanding of how to plan, execute, and evaluate blog posts, social media campaigns, and email marketing campaigns Produce a wide-ranging final portfolio that highlights key projects produced during the internship Gain experience in the field of nonprofit digital communications
The applicant must provide a résumé and a short statement of interest and/or intent in applying for the internship. For unpaid internships, an unofficial college or university transcript must also be uploaded with the application. For questions, please contact Kat Bourek at
kbourek@mohistory.org.
The Missouri Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage our audiences.
Find yourself here!
Job Description
NOTE:
Please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. External job boards: Please use
this link
to apply. Digital Communications Intern Missouri Historical Society St. Louis, MO
COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY The Missouri Historical Society commits to a process of listening attentively to one another and leveraging best practices and resources across our organization to promote a culture of inclusion where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic statuses; sexual orientations; gender
identities/expressions ; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; and abilities are able to be engaged, feel valued, and thrive.
Click here
to read the full Commitment to Racial Equity.
The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) is accepting applications from current students who are interested in digital communications and seek a paid internship within the Marketing and Communications (MarComm) Department for 2026 (January-December). This internship is in-person with a limited hybrid work option. This internship position reports to the Digital Communications Manager and works closely with the Digital Communications Coordinator and Web Content Coordinator.
The Digital Communications Intern will support the MarComm team while gaining experience working on a variety of digital communications projects. The intern will create and share content for social media (including TikTok videos and static posts), put together email marketing campaigns, and write blog posts, among other tasks. The intern will develop a final portfolio highlighting the range of communications projects completed.
Schedule This internship is designed to last a full year, with the ideal candidate available to work with MHS for the spring, summer, and fall semesters. The intern may work up to 15 hours per week, but the schedule is flexible depending on the intern's individual situation. The final schedule will be determined with the supervisor.
The intern's responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Blog/Writing
Research and write fascinating and quirky St. Louis history stories for the Missouri Historical Society's blog,
History Happens Here Promote blog posts by scheduling social media shares for them and putting together our weekly History Delivery eNewsletter
Social Media
Create short videos about exhibits and other MHS priorities for use on TikTok and Instagram Reels, including planning, filming, and editing content Schedule static posts for Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms to help promote exhibits, programs, and other priorities Provide live social media coverage at occasional events
Web/Email Marketing
Produce, schedule, and publish eNewsletter content through MailChimp Assist the Web Content Coordinator with website updates using WordPress
Intern Qualifications: Communications, history, English, film, or related area of study preferred Interest in digital communications and marketing Strong storytelling and communication skills Ability to identify target audiences, work with a team to create strategy, and think creatively when communicating concepts Knowledge of social media scheduling software, email marketing platforms, or website content management systems a plus Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend events
Learning Objectives: Strengthen skills in writing and editing, video content creation, social media, and email marketing Gain an understanding of how to plan, execute, and evaluate blog posts, social media campaigns, and email marketing campaigns Produce a wide-ranging final portfolio that highlights key projects produced during the internship Gain experience in the field of nonprofit digital communications
The applicant must provide a résumé and a short statement of interest and/or intent in applying for the internship. For unpaid internships, an unofficial college or university transcript must also be uploaded with the application. For questions, please contact Kat Bourek at
kbourek@mohistory.org.
The Missouri Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage our audiences.
Find yourself here!