Folger Institute, Scholarly Programs Intern

The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking a part time Scholarly Programs Intern from a Folger Institute Consortium university to join the Folger Institute team! The Scholarly Programs Intern will support the planning and delivery of its academic offerings during the 2025–2026 school year. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate student—especially one considering graduate studies in the humanities—to gain firsthand experience in a major research library and humanities center. 

The standard schedule for this role is from 8:45 am to 4:45pm, one day a week, for the full 2025-2026 academic calendar year. Interns will preferably work Thursdays or Fridays. There may be occasional opportunities for additional work due to special events. This position works fully onsite. The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the DC office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date.   

Note: You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a Folger Institute Consortium university 

Compensation and Benefits:  

• This is a weekly paid hourly position, with a pay rate of $25/hr.
• Opportunity to audit advanced seminars (with approval).
• Exposure to and handling of rare and primary source materials in the Folger’s collection.
• Opportunity to interact with scholars, fellows, and visiting faculty.
• If the intern’s university offers academic credit, Folger can complete any required documentation.

Duties: 

• The intern will provide essential logistical and administrative support to the Institute’s staff and programming.
• Supports Program Assistant and Library Associate with coordinating and staffing rare book displays.
• Prepares seminar handouts and listserv announcements for various events.
• Assists with preparation of materials for committee meetings (e.g., semi-annual Consortium Executive Committee and selection committees).
• Assists with the setup of AV and computer equipment for Folger Institute programming.
• Verifies bibliographic citations.
• Provides general support for Folger Institute events and operations, including occasional support through the Library of Congress.

Education and Experience: 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a Folger Institute Consortium university. Preference given to juniors and seniors.
• Demonstrated interest in the history, culture, or culture of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Europe, England, and the Atlantic World.

Skills and Knowledge: 

• Must be detail-oriented with exemplary organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work with others, share ideas, and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.
• Ability to be punctual and manage time effectively.   
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledgeable about or willing to learn Zoom functionality.