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 civic life in 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, has an opening for a 9 month visitor experience and prototyping 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 Visitor Experience and Prototyping Fellow (VX Fellow) will coordinate and evaluate prototyping interactives, text, etc., and testing its efficacy with visitors. This fellow will learn to refine concepts to produce more effective exhibit experiences. Some exhibit development may be a part of the position based on concepts and timing of the project. This is a full time position for the duration of 9 months.

Primary​ ​Responsibilities:

  •  Gather data by observing and interviewing visitors
  •  Develop questions for data gathering
  •  Develop interactive visitor exhibits that can be evaluated
  •  Data entry
  •  Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable, self-directed, team player who has some experience working on projects related to digital exhibits or digital pedagogy. Must have strong interest in History and/or Civics.

Qualifications​ ​and​ ​Skills:

  •  1 year experience working with digital assets in a Library/Archive/Museum setting, or equivalent education.
  •  Comfort with all Microsoft Office products Google workplace applications, Filemaker Pro, and content management systems;
  •  Other duties as assigned

Ideal​ ​Candidate:

  • Ideal candidate will be reliable, self-directed, team player who has some experience working on projects related to digital exhibits or digital pedagogy.
  • Must have strong interest in History and/or Civics.
  • 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 your resume and cover letter to resumes@emkinstitute.org, with the title “Visitor Experience and Prototyping 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.