Maryland Heritage Areas Program Impact Intern
Internship Details
Department: Planning / Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
Opening Date: April 24, 2026
Closing Date: May 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Salary: Not to exceed $3,500.00
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Location: Hybrid: Crownsville, Maryland and various
Internship Description
The Maryland Heritage Areas Program is seeking candidates for its 2026 Impact Internship.
The Impact Intern will lead the development of an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap that documents and visualizes the 30-year impact of the Maryland Heritage Areas statewide grant program. The intern will help transform data, project files, and field visits into a compelling digital narrative that demonstrates geographic reach, community impact, and long-term outcomes. This role combines research, data management, digital storytelling, GIS mapping, writing, and field experience.
In addition to developing the ArcGIS StoryMap, the intern will help translate the 30-year impact of the grant program into engaging, platform-ready content for social media. This ensures the research and storytelling reach broader public audiences in accessible, compelling ways.
A typical week may include:
- Entering and cleaning grant data in spreadsheets
- Meeting with program staff to clarify historical program details
- Drafting project highlight narratives
- Editing and uploading content into the ArcGIS StoryMap platform
- Conducting virtual or in-person interviews with grantees
- Preparing for or attending site visits with grantees
- Taking photographs/video for content creation during site visits
- Testing map layers and refining user experience elements
The intern will receive guidance but will also be encouraged to work independently, propose creative approaches, and take ownership of the project structure. By the end of the summer, the intern will have created a lasting digital resource that demonstrates three decades of public investment in heritage preservation. This internship offers meaningful, portfolio-ready work with real statewide visibility and long-term institutional value.
Preferred skills:
- Interest in public history, preservation, cultural heritage, planning, or GIS
- Strong writing and research skills
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working with data
- Interest in storytelling through maps and digital media
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork and interviews
- Familiarity with social media and content creation
The intern will serve a maximum of 192 hours (32 hours/week) over a period of 6 weeks to begin on or around June 29, 2026. All work will be conducted during normal business hours. The intern should plan to either work in Crownsville at the MHT headquarters or plan site visits on Tuesday and Wednesday and work remotely on Monday and Thursday. This schedule can be flexible.
Interns will receive a total amount not to exceed $3,500.00 paid in bi-weekly increments based on the number of hours worked at a base rate of $18.00 per hour.
Internship Location
Maryland Historical Trust
100 Community Place
Crownsville, Maryland 21032
Approximately 50% of the term will be spent working remotely or at off-site locations
To Apply
The following must be submitted prior to the closing deadline to be considered for the internship. If submissions are missing, the application may be removed from consideration. Submissions received after the filing date WILL NOT be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- Cover Letter (statement, in the form of a letter, explaining how you will potentially benefit from the position and how the Maryland Heritage Areas Program will benefit from your participation)
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member from current or most recent school, or a professional familiar with your knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests
These items should be sent by e-mail to Martha Waldron, Program Officer, at: martha.waldron@maryland.gov.
Candidates can expect to be notified of their disposition no later than May 29, 2026.