INTERNSHIPS
The Kansas Historical Society offers two internships with stipends.
John Ripley Internship
For undergraduate and graduate college students
Full-time (40 hours per week for eight weeks)
Offered every summer
$2,500 stipend
Qaulifications:
Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Enrolled at Washburn University, Topeka
- Graduated from a high school in Shawnee County, Kansas
- Resident of Shawnee County, Kansas
Immediate family members of Kansas Historical Society or Kansas Historical Foundation staff are not eligible.
Internship Application
Due April15
Read more about John Ripley
Marylouise Meder Internship
For graduate students
Full-time (40 hours per week for eight weeks)
Usually offered during summers in odd years
$2,500 stipend
Qualifications:
Interests in archival studies, digital collections, and Kansas history.
Immediate family members of Kansas Historical Society or Kansas Historical Foundation staff are not eligible.
Internship Application
Due April 15
Read more about Marylouise Meder
Internships for Credit (non-paid)
For college students seeking credit hours some internships may occasionally be available, including:
Kansas Museum of History - graduate students interested in museum studies, education, and history
State Archives - graduate students interested in in library science, archival studies, and history
Cultural Resources - college students interested in archeology, historic preservation, and history.
Communications - college students interested in writing, research, and visitor studies
Application
Include cover letter, resume, references, current transcript, letters of recommendation
Application deadline: April 15 for summer; June 15 for fall, November 15 for spring
Kansas Historical Society internships
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
kshs.administration@ks.gov
785-272-8681, 207
