As part of the Humanities@Work program, the Baker-Nord Institute for Humanities is seeking applications from undergraduate CWRU students with a declared humanities major to fill summer internship positions. Graduating students are not eligible to apply.
Interns will be expected to commit 20 hours a week for a ten week period. Each intern will be paid a $3,500 stipend, half of which will be paid at the beginning of the internship, and half of which will be paid at the midpoint of the internship once a status report has been submitted. Interns will be expected to attend a lunchtime event at the Baker-Nord Institute in the fall of 2025 to discuss their internship experience.
All applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 24 and should be sent to bakernord@case.edu and must include:
• Resume (no more than 2 pages)
• Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) for each internship for which the student would like to be considered
Following the review of applications, outstanding applicants will be invited for an interview. Available internships are:
THE CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND
1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44115
Nonprofit Engagement & Programming Intern
Overview:
The City Club of Cleveland seeks a motivated undergraduate student for a 10-week summer internship focused on nonprofit programming, community engagement, and organizational development. This role offers hands-on experience across a mission-driven organization, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work and lead select projects aligned with the intern’s interests and strengths.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will be tailored based on the intern’s strengths and organizational needs and may include:
• Programming & Events: Support planning and execution of forums and special events; assist with logistics and audience engagement.
• Education & Engagement: Assist with educational resources, school outreach, and youth programming initiatives.
• Advancement & Partnerships: Support donor engagement efforts, research potential partners, and contribute to storytelling.
• Projects: Lead or co-lead a project and present outcomes at the end of the internship.
Supervision:
The intern will report to the Education Engagement Manager and receive additional support and mentoring from the Director of Programming, and Director of Advancement.
Ideal Candidate:
• Interest in nonprofit work, education, or civic engagement
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment
THE CLEVELAND OBSERVER
11459 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
Job Summary:
We are seeking passionate and detail-oriented News Writers & Reporters to join our editorial team. This role is ideal for aspiring journalists, students, and writers who want to develop strong reporting skills and contribute meaningful stories that drive change. You will cover local news, community events, politics, business, and human interest stories while adhering to journalistic integrity and AP Style guidelines.
Gathering Information:
– Live Reporting: Covering events in real-time, often through television or radio broadcasts.
– Field Reporting: Gathering information on location, often at news events orbreaking stories.
– Studio Reporting: Anchoring newscasts or presenting reports from a studio setting.
– Networking: Building relationships with sources and contacts within the community.
Meeting Deadlines:
– Ensuring that stories are completed and submitted on time
– Adapting to Change: Being flexible and adaptable to changing news situations.
– Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date on current events and industry trends.
Key Responsibilities:
– Research, pitch, and write compelling news stories, feature articles, and community reports.
– Conduct interviews with community members, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
– Cover assigned beats, including city government, social justice issues, education, and business developments.
– Attend press conferences, public meetings, and events to gather firsthand information.
– Fact-check sources and ensure all content is accurate, balanced, and ethical.
– Collaborate with editors to revise and refine articles for publication.
– Create multimedia content, including photos, videos, and social media snippets, to enhance storytelling.
– Meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Qualifications:
– Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, or a related field.
– Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
– Experience with AP Style or willingness to learn.
– Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
– Passion for local journalism and community storytelling.
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
ARCHIVES INTERNSHIP
Responsibilities:
Catalog posters and oversize photos
Scan board minutes and file electronically
Cross reference digitized tour programs with boxed collection
Assist in culling digital photo collection
Assist in culling extra photograph slides
Assist in inventory of oversize and miscellaneous photos, negatives, and slides
Proofread publications and email newsletters
Requirements:
Passion for the arts and the mission of The Cleveland Orchestra
Excellent research and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Strong organizational and time management skills
An interest in libraries and archives
THE GROG SHOP
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
This Operations & Marketing internship will allow the student to gain invaluable industry experience while having the mentorship of the Grog Shop’s marketing director and owner.
Responsibilities:
• Correspondence with bands, artists, vendors, and ticket buyers
• Coordinate with our street team, plan outreach events and ticket giveaways
• Physically pass out flyers to local businesses in the Greater Cleveland area
• Create and distribute communications to past ticket buyers and email subscribers
• Input data including ticket counts, past buyer’s emails, and ad insights and results into spreadsheets to easily track and interpret data
• Attend meetings and collaboration discussions
• Maintain and update a database of local musicians, bands, and vendors
• Organization and filing of office paperwork
• Processing ticket information
• Building events on our ticketing platform, TicketWeb
• Assistance creating content and copy for social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Some graphic design and video editing
• Research new potential community partners that align with Grog Shop ideology and community values
• This includes working scheduled shifts outside of the regular 12-5 p.m. work-day
• This internship is onsite, starting early June and ending at the completion of required hours; exact dates to be determined
The ideal student has an attention to detail and proven organizational & planning skills; is flexible and able to adjust to changing demands; be quick at assessing situations, identifying potential issues, and creating solutions; be passionate about working with others in group settings with a customer service mentality; have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; be able to work both independently and collaboratively; be proficient in computer skills including Office 365; be available to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; be able carry up to 20 lbs and must be able to walk for up to an hour at a time; and have access to reliable transportation not only to work, but to travel to various locations in the Greater Cleveland area.
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE JUSTICE (MOSCJ)
601 Lakeside Avenue East #227
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Cleveland Circular Economy Internship
Summary:
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Climate Justice (MOSCJ) works with the community
to improve the economy, environment, and well-being of people in Cleveland while
addressing the impacts of climate change. The office works with City departments to
create policies and programs that promote sustainability and aim for carbon neutrality by
2050. The Summer 2026 CWRU Circular Economy Intern’s responsibilities will be
supervised by the office’s Sustainability Manager for Circular Economy.
Examples of Duties:
1. Overall, support the implementation of priority actions related to the circular economy
and circular industry focus areas of Cleveland’s Climate Action Plan and the Municipal
Climate Action Plans
2. Specifically, support the rollout and implementation of the municipal operations’
sustainable purchasing policy and the related sustainable building policy that cover energy
and water efficiency and conservation, materials efficiency, circularity, life cycle cost
savings, and applicable green building certifications
3. Prepare educational materials on the benefits of a robust sustainable municipal
purchasing policy
4. Support the office’s communications, education and outreach tasks as necessary, with
specific emphasis on circular economy and circular industry actions
Minimum Qualifications:
– Candidate should have an interest in Sustainability & Climate Justice or related field
– Strong fluency in Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint, Word, etc.
– Ability to work independently, exercising responsible judgment and initiative
– Ability to work in a team environment
– Must have excellent verbal communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills
– Candidate must be available to work within the prescribed hours or if flexible hours or offered, during the season in which he or she is employed.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience working on projects or programs that aim to protect nature, natural ecosystems and/or address climate change challenges.
– The ability to build good working relationships with different partners and groups, such as county or state agencies.
– Good skills in writing, speaking, and making presentations.
– Ability to evaluate and improve project planning and outcomes.
– Familiarity with the issues affecting Cleveland and the surrounding area.