Summer - Human Resources Internship

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories.
Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Summer 2026
- Human Resources Internship

Unpaid Internship

Part-time, unpaid thirteen-week position starting on Monday, May 11 and ending on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Must be available on weekdays for a minimum of 24 hours per week. This is a hybrid opportunity, but students must be able to work on-site twice a week, including Tuesdays and Thursdays. Occasional weekend work may be requested for programming needs.

Ohio History Center

Volunteer and Intern Program Manager

This position will assist with the operations of the volunteer programs at Ohio History Connection. This includes administrative tasks and project management.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival, including working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure event success
• Attend meetings alongside the volunteer and intern program manager to learn more about collaboration between multiple parties within and outside of the organization
• Attend program events, as needed, to learn more about the programs volunteers are involved in
• Assist with an audit of volunteer, intern, and staff files
• Assist with volunteer, intern, and staff onboarding

• Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
• Any majors accepted, but preference is with students seeking work in the museum and non-profit field
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Willingness to learn Track It Forward (volunteer and intern management software)

• Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
• Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications, including informal mediums like email and meetings
• Must be detailed oriented, and able to learn complex processes.
• Must have a genuine curiosity for non-profit and museum work

• Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
• Must create an account and log internship hours via Track It Forward

• Learn about the administrative tasks of operating an internship and volunteer program at a museum and non-profit
• Learn how to organize a large educational event with multiple stakeholders from planning to implementation.

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