Undergraduate Academic Assistant (Fall)

Position Introduction:

The OU Arts & Humanities Forum seeks two undergraduates to serve as Public Humanities Interns for the Fall 2026 semester. Interns will assist the Forum Director and build practical public humanities skills in five major domains: marketing and communications, stakeholder management, event planning and logistics, the documentation of programming impact, and public-facing humanities podcasting. Interns will work as a team to accomplish programming goals, so will also gain hands-on experience in team-based planning and production.

Marketing and Communications:

• Learn skills in graphic design, social media and email marketing, as well experience in publicity.

Stakeholder Management:

• Practice clear communication with a wide variety of stakeholders, including key faculty stakeholders, for scheduling, organization, and management.

Event Planning and Logistics:

• Gain experience in the nuts and bolts of event management, from location scouting and scheduling to budgeting and expense reports.

Documenting Programming Impact:

• Work with your team to master one of the crucial skills of public humanities work: documenting the impact of the programming and presenting that impact in compelling formats.

Humanities Podcasting:

• Develop basic podcasting skills from interviewing to recording, trouble-shooting to audio editing.

In addition, interns will gain hands-on experience with several software tools common in the non-profit, public, (and private) sectors, including Slack, Canva, Logic Pro, Teams, Outlook, Buzzsprout, and OtterAI.

Internship Details:

• Internships will span 14 weeks during Fall Semester
• Internships pay $10/hr for up to 10 hours/week
• Internships can be taken simultaneously for credit with appropriate academic scaffolding. (Students who wish to pursue this option should contact their college or department’s Internship Coordinator as soon as possible)
• Open to any full-time OU student.

Public Humanities Internships provide unparalleled career preparation for any student considering a career in the non-profit or public sphere, or as preparation for communicating the broader impacts of academic work in the humanities.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• Preference for majors in the arts, humanities, or interpretive social sciences.
• Also hiring preference for students with limited to no prior podcasting experience.