Community Engagement Intern

Monday, May 15th from 12:00am to Friday, August 11th, 2023 12:00am (CT)

About

DEI Programs & Community Engagement: Community Engagement Intern
Mission Statement:The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, honors and preserves the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights. We educate and serve as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change.
History:Established in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. In 2002 the museum opened an $11 million expansion, The Legacy Building, which addresses the assassination investigation and the legacy of the civil rights movement. In 2013 and 2014, the museum underwent a $27.5 million renovation which added more than 40 new films, oral histories,and interactive media to the site’s already robust galleries. The museum is among the top 5% of institutions to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and one of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience worldwide. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers and special events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change. Individuals who intern at the National Civil Rights Museum have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on experience at an award-winning institution.
Time Commitment:
  • Academic year internships are 10-20 hours per week 

  • Summer internships are 30-40 hours per week 

  • Alternative arrangements can be discussed with the specific department but are subject to that department’s approval. 

Reporting:
The Community Engagement intern reports to Veda Ajamu, Managing Director, DEI Programs and Community Engagement.
Compensation:
  • Students may receive course credit or be paid hourly, but not both 

  • Undergraduate students are paid $12/hour 

  • Graduate students are paid $15/hour

Objectives of the DEI Programs and Community Engagement Department: As a member of the DEI Programs and Community Engagement Department, interns will support the Corporate Equity Center and the execution of NCRM community engagement initiatives. The Corporate Equity Center provides programming that utilizes the historical knowledge of the Museum to learn, discuss, and reflect on how inequities impact Black advancement in corporations and equip individuals with tools to confront issues of racism in our society.
Scope:
Interns will:
  • Assist with the preparation and execution of all Corporate Equity Center programs, including, but not limited to, the C-Suite Initiative and the upcoming Unpacking Racism for Action series.
  • Provide analytic support for all Corporate Equity Center programming, which will include survey distribution, data collection, and data aggregation.
  • Support the development of periodical DEI & Community Engagement department internal reports for the NCRM Executive Committee and Board of Directors as well as external reports for key stakeholders.
  • Research and document best practices among DEI training programs as it relates to needs of the Corporate Equity Center.
  • Further NCRM presence in the Memphis community by assisting with any preparation and execution of NCRM community initiatives.
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Candidates must be currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in college or university. Candidates must be able to complete tasks independently, must be reliable and punctual and capable of functioning in a multi-task environment. Must be able to take direction and follow instructions and complete tasks on deadline. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The acceptable candidate must adhere to the rules and regulations governing all employees, interns, and volunteers of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Candidates should have a strong interest and/or higher education focus in business, community outreach, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Multi-tasking, scheduling, and deadline efficiency are highly important. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn data analysis software. Must have strong computer skills. Must possess excellent organizational skills,be detail-oriented and neat, and have the capacity to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Required Skills:

  • Flexible, resourceful, adaptable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good people skills.
  • Community outreach and engagement.
  • Research skills

Desired but Optional:

  • Program development experience.
  • Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Data analysis
Registration
Opens Feb 1, 2023 12:00am
Registration Closes
Mar 6, 2023 11:59pm or when space runs out.
Supervisor(s)
-
Hiring Manager
Paid
Paid
Timeframe
Summer
Credit
Yes