Who​ ​We​ ​Are:

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is dedicated to educating the public about the important role of the Senate in our government, encouraging participatory democracy, invigorating civil discourse, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage in the civic life of their communities. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has created fellowships to increase participation of U.S. minority groups who are underrepresented in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field.

About​ ​this​ ​Role:

The Edward m. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, in conjunction with the Fund II Foundation, has an opening for a 6 month digital humanities fellow. The Fellowships will be awarded to a post bachelor’s degree candidate who is interested in public history, library science, or museum studies. The work product of this fellowship will contribute to the foundations of future visitor experiences and educational content at the Institute and on line. The Historical Research Fellow will assist in the research of various topics related to the Kennedy family’s home in Hyannisport, MA, and will aid in using the acquired subject matter knowledge to help create content for digital as well as on and off site exhibits and tours. This position is a part time (20 hours a week) position for the duration of 9 months. Candidates must submit a short writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate a historic theme in a compelling way to a general audience using a variety of different sources and supports.

Primary​ ​Responsibilities:

  • Research
  • Writing
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications​ ​and​ ​Skills:

  • Prior experience conducting research in an archival setting
  • Must have experience researching using primary and secondary sources that culminates in the delivery of a larger project.
  • Experience writing about complex topics for a lay audience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working on a diverse team
  • Ability to conduct historical research, work independently within a larger team, and think innovatively about the past.

Ideal​ ​Candidate: 

  • Ideal candidate will be reliable, self-directed, team player who has some experience working on projects.
  • The ideal candidate will have high energy and enthusiasm for the EMK Institute mission; highest level of confidentiality at all times; great organizational skills; sophisticated technology skills; warmth and a sense of humor; collaborative nature and consensus-building skills; patience and persistence; excellent communication skills; and interest in politics and policy.
  • Must be detail orientated with a care for accuracy, and have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines in a fast paced office
  • Interest and/or experience in promoting civic engagement and education about history and function of the United States Senate;

Please email resume and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org, with the title “Historical Research Fellow” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls. EMK does not retain external search firms. No solicitation calls will be entertained.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for The United States Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.