Student Intern for Special Project (Class V)

Purpose or role of the position within the organization.

 

Incite Institute promotes innovative research in social sciences, supporting the University’s mission of advancing knowledge and inquiry.

 

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role.

Incite Institute at Columbia University is seeking an undergraduate work-study student for a Digital Humanities and Communications Intern position. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of research, community engagement, and digital storytelling.

The intern will support through comms a variety of ongoing projects and initiatives at Incite Institute, including major oral history studies and community partnerships.

What you will support:

• Social media management: Plan, schedule, and post content across our platforms, keeping our channels active and our voice consistent.

• Writing and interviewing: Write engaging content for web and social media, with opportunities to interview community partners and collaborators.

• Visual storytelling: Help design graphics and visuals that make complex research accessible and shareable.

• Linktree and profile upkeep: Keep our Linktree and social profiles current across platforms so information stays accurate and easy to find.

• Audience insights: Track what resonates with our followers and help us refine our approach.

• Ad-hoc assignments: As needed supporting supervisors on general tasks. 

What you'll learn:

The role will be partly tailored to your interests and learning goals, but will broadly include:

• Effective communication strategies across written, visual, and digital formats

• Social media strategy, from content planning to audience engagement

• Visual and communication design principles

• Interviewing and storytelling for public audiences

 

General qualifications for the position and the specific qualifications for the various levels or rates of pay associated with the position.

Required:

• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail

• Genuine interest in public communication, digital humanities, or designing for community engagement

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members

• An eye for visual communication

• Availability to work from our Morningside Heights office several times per week

Nice to have:

• Experience with Figma, Canva, Photoshop, or social media scheduling tools

• Experience with project management software

• Visual design or multimedia production experience

Open to all majors and class years. We value curiosity, creativity, and commitment over specific technical backgrounds

Additional Applicant Instructions

Please submit work samples of any relevant medium (including written work, digital projects, visual design, etc.)