Applications for Fall 2026 Internship are now open!

The Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West at Montana State University invites applications for a Fall ‘26 student intern who will assist with new Doig Center programming, communications, and research initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to build highly relevant skill sets in the public humanities that can be applied to several different professional contexts, including communications, digital humanities, public programming, research, and development. Specifically, we are looking for a detail-oriented and quick-learning team player who can handle multiple projects simultaneously. Both graduate and undergraduate students at MSU are welcome to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities

● Collaborate with the Doig Center staff (Director and Program Coordinator) on all projects and maintain clear communication with all MSU faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders

● Assist in the editing and production of the new monthly Doig Center podcast

● Assist in the creation and distribution of the Doig Center newsletter

● Assist in growing and maintaining the Doig Center mailing list

● Assist in fundraising and development activities and events as assigned

● Conduct research in the Ivan Doig Collection at MSU Archives & Special Collections

● Add content for and maintain the new Doig Center social media platforms as assigned (e.g. YouTube channel and Instagram)

● Assist with other programs and events as assigned

Required Skills/Qualifications

● Strong skills with Adobe Creative Suite and newsletter/mailing list management software a must

● Previous technical experience producing podcasts desirable but not required

● Detail-oriented approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously

● Collaborative and clear communication skills while maintaining ability to work independently

● Strong work ethic and quick learner

● Interest in interdisciplinary public humanities projects (though previous experience in this field is not required)

● If you think you would be a good fit for the position but only have some of the qualifications listed, please apply anyway!

 

About the Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West: The Doig Center fosters the integrated study of the North American West. With its emphasis on developing connections between the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences, the Center helps position MSU as an important site for convergent scholarship. We are dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge about the lands and peoples of the North American West.

Stipend: 10-14 hours/week for the Spring Semester (depending on availability) at $16/hour

 

Application deadline: May 8, 2026

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant experience and skill sets to ivandoigcenter@montana.edu. Please direct questions concerning the internship to Daniel Grant, Doig Center Director, at daniel.grant1@montana.edu and Anna Verhaeghe, Doig Center Program Coordinator, at anna.verhaeghe@montana.edu.