Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Join the hiring managers of each internship to learn more about the positions, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
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Be You.
At Duke University Libraries, we value individuality and the unique strengths you bring. As an Exhibition Intern, you’ll be part of a creative, collaborative environment where your curiosity, perspective, and passion for public scholarship and design can thrive.
Be Bold.
Join a team shaping how stories are told through exhibits that inspire, inform, and spark engagement across campus and beyond. This internship offers hands‑on experience with exhibition work—from design and installation to curation and outreach—equipping you with practical skills that translate to a wide range of professional pathways.
What You'll Do
- Learn and implement best practices for library exhibitions, including preparation, layout, design, and installation.
- Assist with label creation, including editing, formatting, printing, and mounting.
- Support exhibition citations, copyright clearance, and image management.
- Contribute to public programming and outreach activities such as exhibit websites, social media posts, and event planning.
- Participate in meetings with faculty, students, and other project partners curating exhibitions.
- Curate materials, research and write copy, and develop exhibit design for a small exhibition.
- Manage the Hubbard Exhibition Case, including communication with curators, layout development, monthly installations, and related online content.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree and current enrollment in or recent graduation from a graduate program.
- Interest in learning exhibition design and implementation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated initiative and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to outstanding customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a library or museum setting.
- Experience demonstrating design and dexterity skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience researching, writing, and editing.
- Interest in working with underrepresented and diverse populations.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to work Mondays.
Choose Duke.
This part‑time (.49 FTE), onsite internship runs from August 2026–May 2027 for up to 19 hours per week. Compensation is $18.00/hour. Apply at careers.duke.edu (Requisition ID #267252). Applications without required materials will not be reviewed.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to begin your journey at Duke.
Job Code: 059- Library Intern
Job Level: 06
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