Intern Community Outreach & Engagement

The 15-week Winter 2027 internship runs January 25–May 7, 2027. Attendance at orientation on January 25 is mandatory.

The Community Engagement & Outreach Intern will support The Henry Ford’s efforts to connect museum resources, programs, and experiences with diverse communities throughout Metro Detroit and beyond, with a focus on underserved and underrepresented audiences.

The intern will help build and maintain authentic relationships with community organizations, schools, faith communities, libraries, and other partners, and support initiatives that reduce barriers to accessing The Henry Ford’s educational and cultural offerings. The intern will also support outreach and inclusive programming that welcomes new audiences to the Jackson Home.

Through this work, the intern will gain hands on experience in community engagement, audience development, partnership cultivation, and public programming while contributing to The Henry Ford’s mission of inspiring people to learn from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation.

• Draft program communications.
• Co-lead the planning of quarterly Community Outreach Program Partner Meetings.
• Identify and design virtual and in-person engagement opportunities for Community Outreach Partners.
• Manage community partner access to special events and programs at The Henry Ford.
• Co-lead onsite and offsite community engagement and outreach events and programs.
• Support the intern lead in planning community programming for Jackson Home engagement across Metro Detroit.
• Draft a community partner survey and analyze the results to inform the future direction of the Community Outreach Program.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Availability for a hybrid schedule, including on campus work at least once a week (Monday through Friday) and for special events.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear writing and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to follow project guidelines, work independently on assigned tasks, and seek guidance when needed.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across teams.
• Interest in community engagement and in building relationships with community organizations.

Physical:
Handling program and event materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

Mental: A compassionate, empathetic, and service-focused mindset. Ability to support, communicate, and collaborate with our diverse network of community organizations and leaders.

Environmental:
Work is performed on and off site at The Henry Ford’s Dearborn campuses. Work includes attending community events.

Interns are paid under the following paygrades:

• First year intern in school (undergraduate or trade): $17.00
• First year intern with completed degree (undergraduate or trade): $18.00
• Graduate school and postgraduates: $20.00