NEW POSTING!
Internship: Research and Publicity Assistant
Now through March 2026, 10 hours a week, $14-$20 an hour (depending on experience). This internship will be located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Email your cover letter and resume to: Jewel Rodgers, Nebraska State Poet.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Destination Research:
- Identify and compile information on key destinations across Nebraska relevant to a statewide poetry initiative.
- Highlight locations with unique cultural, historical, or literary significance.
- Connect with key contacts of these locations to schedule appearances, readings, and/or workshops, etc.
2. Publicity and Outreach:
- Draft compelling press releases, letters, and articles to share project updates
with local media outlets. - Build a list of media contacts, focusing on Nebraska-based publications, and
explore opportunities with 1-2 national sources.
3. Marketing Assistance:
- Suggest/research effective ways to engage rural communities
Additional Responsibilities:
Given your capacity and growth, the role will expand into scheduling, email and phone communication with potential clients, and creative direction for print and spoken word projects. The above are core functions, but do not fully encompass how your role may evolve from now through March 2026.
At all points of your internship, your creative input is welcome. Jewel Rodgers always encourages ideas and is transparent and when and why they may or may not align with her vision. She prefers an intern to have a genuine interest in connecting with people.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]..
Humanities Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
