2023 Summer Student Opportunities
The Center for Public History (CPH) offers a number of different paid and volunteer opportunities through public-facing projects. These positions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Click below to read more about each opportunity and apply.
Undergraduate Student Positions
100 Years of Stories Undergraduate Student Assistant (3 positions available)
The undergraduate assistants will work closely with Dr. Debbie Harwell to prepare articles for publication for the fall issue of the Houston History magazine. Students will read and edit article drafts, conduct any necessary research (including in the library/archives), write/rewrite as needed, advise on photos, write captions, and prepare the final copy for the magazine designer.
Requirements: *Applicants must be current students at the UH Main campus.*
Students will work as an editorial board and are required to attend twice-weekly virtual meetings. Interns should plan on working 15 hours per week.
Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors at UH Main campus are encouraged to apply. We welcome students from the humanities AND STEM fields. No prior experience is required!
For more information, contact Dr. Wes Jackson at wtjacks2@central.uh.edu.
Pay: $15/hour, 15 hours/week, up to 10 weeks.
Start Date: June 1st, 2023
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