Arlington National Cemetery History Education Internship
Blake Learning Solutions has a five-year contract to develop educational curricula for Arlington National Cemetery’s first-evereducation program. Our team of instructional designers and educators work with ANC’s historians to develop lesson plans, walking tours, activity sheets, and curated historical readings that are shared with visitors to ANC and with classrooms and individuals nationwide through ANC’s website. We are seeking interns to help the Education Team research and write these educational materials! Learning Opportunities:
Hands-on experience with a major history education program
Participate in weekly meetings with the BLS Education Team
Attend weekly virtual meetings with ANC historians, featuring real-world instruction on best practices in historical research and writing
Complete historical research and writing assignments to add personal portfolio
Enjoy the unforgettable opportunity of delving into the lives of the remarkable individuals interred at ANC
Internship Details
Remote internship (work can be completed from anywhere, although proximity to Washington DC metro area is a bonus)
Required commitment of 16 hours a week for 14-16 weeks; work hours are flexible apart from two meetings a week, which will be scheduled around interns’ availability
Three internship cycles per year: Fall (September-December), Spring (January-April), and Summer semester (May-August)
Compensation: $11/hr (Virginia minimum wage)
Interns must provide and use their own computer
Requirements
Excellent written oral and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Suite
Ability to manage time and take initiative
Ability to work collaboratively
Passion for American history
Academic credit may be arranged in cooperation with a sponsoring college or university. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to emily@blakelearn.com, subject line “Application for ANC Internship.” Application deadlines:
