Summer Internships at Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Military Park offers summer internships to college-level students who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and interested in history. We prefer people who seek to share their talents while gaining valuable work experience. Internships are typically offered in the summer months when the park is busiest, lasting roughly twelve weeks from mid-May through mid-August. Positions are unpaid, although the park provides free housing and a cost of living stipend. Interns work forty hours each week and weekend work can be expected. There are two main types of internship opportunities: 1) Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services, and 2) Office of the Visual Information Specialist.

We usually begin accepting applications in the fall of each year for the following summer. We will update this page and post to our social media sites when we begin the open application window.

 

A summer intern presents a program to a group of visitors.

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Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services
There are a limited number of internships available in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services at Gettysburg National Military Park. Duties will include working with the public, preparation of interpretive programs, historical research, and provide assistance to visitors at the park information desk.

 

A Visual Information Specialist intern pauses for a photograph on Little Round Top.

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Office of the Visual Information Specialist (VIS)

There are two possible positions available in the Office of the Visual Information Specialist (VIS); one for a photographer and one for a videographer.

• Please email our Visual Information Specialist for more information on possible spring or fall semester as well as summer of 2024 opportunities.
• Duties include photography and video projects throughout the battlefield (and at Eisenhower National Historic Site), covering the annual Battle Anniversary for web and social media coverage, additional web, social media, and live-stream responsibilities will be expected as projects arise. For further information about these internships and how to apply, email our Visual Information Specialist.
  
  Please Note: It is REQUIRED that any interested photography or videography students establish and build out a portfolio website, such as Wordpress, Wix, etc., in order to showcase your projects.

 

A group of five Eisenhower National Historic Site interns stand next to the Park Headquarter sign.

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Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site also offers summer internships in Interpretation and Museum Services. For further information, visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site web site.