Under general supervision, the intern will assist with Prime Time Family Reading Time evaluation, collection of data and anecdotes, compilation and distribution of final reports, publicity, filing and distribution of books and materials.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with good communication skills (verbal and written), experience with data collection and reporting and an interest in literacy, history and family reading programs. Familiarity with Spanish or program evaluation would be beneficial.
Programs coordinated with HN include:
- Prime Time Family Reading Time: A family literacy program for at-risk children and their parents held in libraries and schools. Bilingual sessions are offered for Spanish-speaking families.
- Chautauqua: Scholars portraying historical figures bring history to life in rural communities through an entertaining and educational format.
- Capitol Forum on America's Future: U.S. foreign policy study for high school students and their teachers across the state, culminating in a day of deliberation at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
- Governor's Lecture: The annual Governor's Lecture brings an outstanding national speaker to Nebraska for a free public lecture in the humanities.
HN is located on the third floor of the Lincoln Community Foundation building, Centennial Mall and N Street. The position is flexible on hours worked. The internship may extend to the spring semester. The office is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Barbara Grant at jobs@humanitiesnebraska.org. HN will be accepting cover letters and resumes until Sept. 4.