Administrative Intern, Franklin Humanities Institute

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Administrative Intern, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that advances research, digital communications, and public engagement within the Revaluing Care in the Global Economy (RCGE) project.

- Support digital communications efforts for the RCGE project.

- Assist with publicity for both in-person and virtual events.

- Develop and grow social media accounts on LinkedIn and Instagram.

- Create and maintain a spreadsheet for the researcher network database featured on the RCGE website.

- Assist with website development, updates, and content management.

- Contribute to the production of the RCGE newsletter.

- Conduct a combined feasibility study exploring opportunities for an open-access online journal and podcast series, analyzing potential audiences, platforms, scope, and resource needs.

This position offers compensation up to $18 - $24 per hour for 19.5 hours per week. The appointment is four months, with the possibility of extension depending on available funding.

This internship is more than valuable work experience-it's a careerbuilding opportunity designed to help you grow skills that stand out in competitive communication, research, and projectbased fields. As the RCGE Administrative Intern, you will:

- Build a polished professional portfolio by managing digital communications, supporting website content, contributing to newsletters, and developing social media strategy.

- Gain real-world experience in a research-focused environment, collaborating with faculty, staff, and global partners addressing issues related to care, labor, and the economy.

- Develop highvalue, transferable skills in content creation, data tracking, project coordination, digital engagement, and communication planning.

- Grow your professional network by working with interdisciplinary teams across Duke and the RCGE global researcher network.

- Shape creative initiatives from the ground up, contributing directly to conceptual planning for an open-access journal and podcast series.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.