Public History Internship

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How to Apply Now accepting applications for Fall and Winter 2008 interns. Please apply via e-mail, fax or mail. Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume, and 3-6 page writing sample. Please send application to: Jessica McKearin Assistant to the President Pulmonary Hypertension Association 801 Roeder Road, Suite 400 - Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-565-3004 x762 Email: JessicaM@PHAssociation.org Fax: 301-565-3994

Application Deadlines Fall Term Application Due Date: August 30 Internship Dates: 9/1-12/15 Winter Term Application Due Date: November 30 Internship Dates: 12/15 – 2/15 Spring Term Application Due Date: December 30 Internship Dates: 2/1 - 5/15 Summer Term Suggested Due Date: May 15 Internship Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.

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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals impacted by this often misdiagnosed and difficult illness.  PHA is committed to maintaining the organization's volunteer spirit and to building opportunities for those affected by pulmonary hypertension to be involved in solutions to the challenges the illness creates.

PHA’s Public History internship offers students with a strong interest in liberal arts and humanities the opportunity to creatively explore the evolution of a non-profit organization. PHA began as a gathering of four patients around a kitchen table in Florida, and within 18 years has grown to an association of over 40,000 members and allies while staying true to its grassroots principles.  This internship will be instrumental in crafting enduring materials that effectively portray PHA’s unique history to members of the PH community and colleagues within the non-profit field.

Interns will:

• review archived materials – publications and organizational documents – to determine defining moments throughout PHA’s history
• view and analyze existing footage from interviews with leaders in the PH community
• prepare for and conduct supplemental interviews with community members – PHA Board members, medical leaders, staff members, and beneficiaries of PHA programs and services
• create a system for cataloging information
• lay the groundwork for creation of an oral history DVD; work with PHA’s President to craft the script and themes addressed through this material
• assist in bringing PHA’s existing written history through the present day
• receive a small stipend and free parking
• work 25-40 hours/week (schedule is flexible)

You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this.

Interns should:

• have a background or interest in history, anthropology, and / or American studies
• be able to interact well with people in interview situations
• be a creative self-starter with an inquisitive mind
• be able to organize information and to document research for future reporting
• be able to think independently and strategically, and multi-task
• possess strong oral and writing skills as well as an ability to work well with a team

Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.

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