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Flexible Schedule
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Berkeley, CA 94703
Apprenticeship (1 year) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. At the end of this apprenticeship, you'll have learned the nuance of researching grants databases, finding grant opportunities for specific projects, writing letters of intent, tailoring grant asks to match funder needs and write a complete grants application. You'll acquire critical skills be ready for a career in grant-writing, technical writing, or for your own academic writing. Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Learn the right skills in cultivating the subtle art of grants research and writing over this year long internship. Internship (1 year) - 5 hrs/week. 240 hours. Learn the right skills in cultivating the subtle art of grants research and writing over this year long internship. An ultra part time internship. In-Person position. Administered from BERKELEY, CA, USA only. Person must be based in North America (USA). TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. In-Person position. Administered from BERKELEY, CA, USA only. Person must be based in North America (USA). Job Description o Develop or sharpen your grant-writing skills. All levels are welcome. o Develop creative narrative around the many aspects of story collecting, designed to inform the public in various capacities. o Apply narratives to various grants applications o Grant writing strategy o Communicate with funding agencies and foundations Job Requirements o Strong written and verbal communication skills o Excellent writing portfolio o Highly organized individual o Strong passion for preserving history and supporting our mission Internship Expectations Support our grants writing effort by managing large grant writing processes for agencies big and small, such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Independent thinking is strongly encouraged. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available. Interns work at the downtown office in Berkeley, California, USA. In-person positions assume the applicant has US citizenship, permanent residency status, or a valid US VISA, and can self-sustain their stay throughout the internship or apprenticeship period, including food, lodging, and transport.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The 1947 Partition Archive seeks a detail-oriented, inquisitive and creative curator to support the maintenance and expansion of our interactive Story Map. The 1947 Partition Archive’s homepage features a Story Map with a searchable index that geospatially displays oral histories and the migration routes of witnesses displaced by the 1947 Partition of British India. The Story Map provides a telling visual history of the migrations during Partition. A pop-up placard displays information about each individual Partition witness including basic biographical information and a curated abstract of their oral history interview. Managing and curating The 1947 Partition Archive’s Story Map online is like an engaging puzzle. The game includes juggling content updates/upkeep, GIS discovery, media additions, quality control and more! Become its dedicated Curator! Job Description The Story Map Curator will be responsible for ensuring the quality of each testimonial entry on the Story Map. These duties include (but are not limited to): Regularly updating the Story Map documents with the required information for each entry Investigating the accuracy and integrity of each Story Map entry, particularly GIS location tagging Developing creative and lasting solutions to emergent problems Bridging the work output of- and collaborating closely with- the archiving and the editorial team leaders, where Story Map is the cornerstone Job Requirements Comfort and experience working with spreadsheets GIS tagging experience required Problem-solving skills Attention to detail Takes initiative A deep curiosity about history, individual stories and geography Strong analytical skills Photo editing skills preferred but not required Internship Time Period TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens twice a year. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. Remote position. Internship Expectations Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for those who complete their internship term. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. For this position, you will learn to communicate with diverse constituencies and learn how a nonprofit startup functions. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Sep 15
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Dec 1
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11:45 PM
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11:45 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
Citizen Historian - Oral History Internship Internship (6 months) - Graduate as a trained oral historian. Conduct a total of 15 oral history interviews of Partition witnesses, which is roughly 1 interview every 2 weeks over a period of 6 months. Learn field documentary work (modified during the Pandemic) and practice it under expert supervision while contributing to building The 1947 Partition Archive. Internship Time Period - 6 months SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit to recording and submitting one Partition Witness interview once every two weeks. Minimum 6 months commitment. Remote position. Job Description Train as an oral historian via online workshops Engage with and conduct oral history interviews with Partition witnesses Meet interesting people and learn of their life story Maintain communications with interviewees; manage scheduling, answer questions, etc. Manage post interview paperwork, oral history data and online material submission Engage in public outreach Engage in discussions with global 1947 Partition Archive community Engage in regular communication with The 1947 Partition Archive global team Job Requirements Attend mandatory Oral History Workshop. Register here (on front page, click COLLECT STORIES): https://www.1947partitionarchive.org/collect_stories Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to interview subjects of diverse backgrounds Proficiency with internet usage and access to reliable internet Documentation skills including basic video skills Experience managing databases (such as Excel/ Google Sheets) Organization skills in managing different types of interview material Meet submission deadlines Language skills appropriate to geography Ability to work and travel independently A passion for preserving stories from your region Deep dedication and strong focus on the job Public speaking abilities Collect and submit a total of 15 interviews (1 every other week). Internship Expectations Meet incredible personalities. Listen to amazing stories. Feel connected. Be transported back in time to a different world. Make a difference of historical proportions. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to build creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references if she/he completes their internship term. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, will be considered for any paid positions that may be available. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. For this position, you will learn to communicate with diverse constituencies and learn how a nonprofit cultural organization functions. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 7, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Berkeley, CA 94703
Apprenticeship (1 year ) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. Join our events team as a researcher. Research potential speakers, facts and figures and other key aspects of creating online events. Learn a new skill and practice it while building the archive. Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Join our events team as a researcher. Research potential speakers, facts and figures and other key aspects of creating online events. Learn a new skill and practice it while building the archive. Internship (1 years) - 5 hrs/week. 240 hours. Same as above but an an ultra part time internship. In-Person position. Administered from BERKELEY, CA, USA only. Person must be based in North America (USA). Internship Time Period: TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 5 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment. In-Person position. Administered from BERKELEY, CA, USA only. Person must be based in North America (USA). Job Description: o Speaker discovery research o Statistical and historical research o Content research o Background checks o Learn the basics of conducting research Job Requirements: o Attention to details o Comfort with using online search engines and libraries o A deep desire to help create meaningful content and dialogue online o Excellent command of the English language o A background in history is useful but not essential Internship Expectations: Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available. Interns work at the downtown office in Berkeley, California, USA. In-person positions assume the applicant has US citizenship, permanent residency status, or a valid US VISA, and can self-sustain their stay throughout the internship or apprenticeship period, including food, lodging, and transport.
Date Posted: Apr 18, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Community Relations Internship (6 months) - 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Understand the basics of 'customer service' and 'customer communications' through this real-world experience internship. Learn a new skill and practice it while building the archive. Internship Time Period SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens twice a year. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment. Remote position Job Description The communication intern will be an integral member of the Communications Team, responsible for supporting the Communication Manager and executing mainly The Archive’s communications but not limited to it. You have to maintain communications between interviewees and interviewers for The 1947 Partition Archive’s oral history program via extensive telephonic, email and text based communications. Manage first through final contact between interviewers and interviewees before and after interviews Make follow up phone calls to interviewees after an interview, and quality control check. Establish and manage new systems for documenting full records of communications with interviewee and interviewer. Respond to queries from the interviewees Report your daily progress to the Communications Manager and the global team Job Requirements Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. English should be strong. Proficiency with Google Sheets and Docs. Applicant should be enthusiastic, articulate, and professional. Good understanding of communicating with elderly people. Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills. Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgement and common sense. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing and new responsibilities. Specific Requirements Communication Intern India: The applicant should have sound knowledge of Punjabi and/or Bengali. Communication Intern Pakistan: The applicant should have sound knowledge of Sindhi, Urdu or Punjabi. Communication Intern USA : The applicant should have sound knowledge of English and/or Hindi. Communication Intern UK : The applicant should have sound knowledge of English and/or Hindi. Internship Expectations Make connections, build rapport, listen! Communication, defined as the sharing of ideas and information, is a cornerstone of The 1947 Partition Archive. Only serious interns may apply to this position. Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available. All interns will be working remotely. About the 1947 Partition Archive The Partition of British India in 1947 was a major 20th century event that affected millions of lives and played a key role in shaping the world in which we live today, both culturally and geopolitically. Nearly two million lost their lives and 15 million people were displaced, making it the largest mass migration. The 1947 Partition Archive (incubated by UC Berkeley’s Skydeck) is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the fast disappearing memory of Partition by capturing and preserving the people's history through crowdsourced oral history collection.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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