Part-Time Student Rural Memory and Place Scholar Internship, Center Rural Engagement

The IU Center for Rural Engagement seeks a student for a project-based internship in partnership with Indiana Landmarks. The Scholar will interview and transcribe oral histories of some of the oldest Black residents in rural south-central Indiana and document locations of historic significance for digital mapping.

• Conducts and transcribes oral history interviews
• Researches and maps locations of historical significance to rural Indiana history
• Participates in Rural Scholar leadership programming

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) ArcGIS

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

• Proficient communications skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority-setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Ability to problem‑solve

• Strong writing and editing skill
• Interpersonal skills, including trust-building, listening, and respect for complex histories

The role requires the ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

The internship lasts one academic year, from August through completion in May. Hours are 8 per week.

Location:

Bloomington, Indiana

Hybrid schedule:
Eligible for a mix between remote and in-person work, subject to change based on university policy and business needs.

Hourly rate: $15.00 per hour with a $0.50 raise for each academic semester that the student continues with the CRE in their position.

Employment type:

Part Time Employee. FLSA:
Nonexempt. Job Function:
Part Time Employee. Job Family:
Part Time Student Employee.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for contact information.