Student Resources

Internships

Student intern filming with tripod and light

Fall '22 intern, Vivianne, filming a promotional video for the Undergraduate Humanities Conference

Student intern taking a photo of a guest speaker

Fall '23 intern, Rachel, taking a photo of guest speaker, Silvia Moreno-Garcia

An internship with the USF Humanities Institute provides opportunities to develop personal and professional skills by working alongside a dynamic team committed to promoting humanities research and scholarly events for USF and the community. Internships are tailored to each student鈥檚 ambitions.

Throughout the semester, interns have opportunities to gain experience in areas including:

  • Event planning
  • Graphic design
  • Social media & website content management
  • Marketing & branding
  • Finances & budgeting
  • Humanities research
  • Community relations
  • Higher education administration
  • Photography & videography

In addition to on-the-job training, interns also have the opportunity to practice transferable "soft" skills such as:

  • Time management
  • Writing & communication
  • Organization
  • Dependability
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal relationships

Our goal is to set-up interns for success after college. The Humanities Institute staff will work with students in personal growth areas of interest that could include:

  • Crafting your resume or digital portfolio
  • How to articulate your experience 
  • How to meet people & network
  • Personal finances
  • Professional etiquette
  • Self-assessments

If your department offers for-credit internships as part of their degree program, the USF Humanities Institute hosts interns on-campus in fall and spring semesters. Students interested in learning more about an internship opportunity with HI can contact Jade von Werder.

Student intern filming a video

Fall '21 intern, Erin, filming a video introducing the inaugural Faculty Fellowship cohort

Intern helping student pick a book at the blind date with a book event

Rachel helping a student select a book at Blind Date with a Book

Interning at the Humanities Institute helped me realize how much I enjoy planning events, especially events that reflect our passion for the humanities. Through this internship, I applied and developed my professional skills in an environment that aligned with my values. I鈥檝e gained a clearer direction for my profession after graduation thanks to the leadership and work offered by the Humanities Institute!

Rachel Hudson
English '24