Public Humanities Internships
SUMMER 2025
The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere invites applications by Ph.D. students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UF for paid public humanities internships for the period of Summer A (May 12-June 20, 2025). There are four different internships available at local organizations across publishing, medical, and cultural sectors in the 2025 cycle. The deadline is March 14, 2025. Find more information about the application requirements here. Please see internship descriptions below.
If you want to learn more about the program, contact Assistant Director for Graduate Engagement, Dr. Sara Agnelli: saraclassics@ufl.edu
Outreach Assistant – University Press of Florida
As the scholarly publishing arm of the State University System of Florida (SUS), the University Press of Florida (UPF) has been engaging students, educators, and discerning readers since its founding in 1945. In their 80-year history, they have published more than 3,000 volumes and currently release 70 new titles each year. A nonprofit publisher of scholarly and general-interest books and journals, and one of the largest university presses in the South, they have earned a prominent reputation for publishing distinguished works by important global and local voices. Through their award-winning regional publishing program, they offer the citizens of Florida engaging, authoritative works on the region’s history, culture, art, music, food, literature, geography, politics, environment, and plant and animal life.
The intern will work on public outreach campaigns for general interest books in subjects including Florida history, space history, legal history, nature, dance studies, and memoir. The intern will also help increase the visibility of scholarly works in a variety of academic disciplines. In doing so, the intern will help the Press bring authoritative local information, important scholarship, and creative work to new audiences. The intern will help promote the first book in the Press’s new creative nonfiction book series, helping formally launch and raise awareness of the series among readers and potential future authors. By the end of the program, the intern will have created written and visual materials for promoting books on a variety of topics and from different disciplines. The intern will have a broader understanding of university press publishing, especially in the areas of marketing and sales, and will emerge with a solid foundation in book publicity and marketing strategies. Learn more about the position here.
The Lynx Watch, Inc. Intern – The Lynx
The Lynx Watch, Inc. is the nonprofit branch of The Lynx, a general interest bookstore in Gainesville, FL, dedicated to highlighting banned & challenged books as well as uplifting the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors. The Lynx Watch, Inc., the store’s affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit, works to distribute banned and challenged books widely and equitably across the state of Florida, and to bring literary events to Floridians
The Lynx Watch, Inc. Intern will assist in the development of the nonprofit organization, with a focus on developing 2025 Gainesville Reads programming and long-term nonprofit planning. Gainesville Reads is a community reads one book event series throughout the month of September that fosters free, accessible conversations about literacy and community issues. The programming series culminates in a large, free author event about the selected book. The Lynx Watch, Inc. intern will assist in seeking grant funding, organizing individual events, marketing the program series, and other related tasks to coordinate Gainesville Reads events. Other nonprofit development tasks will include grant research, writing, and tracking, community outreach and organization of contacts, research and assistance in nonprofit growth, and assistance in other nonprofit events and activities. Learn more about the position here.
Research Intern – Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, UF
The Division of Implementation Science and Health Interventions (ISHI), Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics (HOBI), College of Medicine, is a dynamic environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative approaches in implementation science, health services research, and health policy. At HOBI-ISHI, we lead large-scale evaluations of state healthcare programs, health policy, community-wide initiatives, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions, with a focus on promoting positive healthcare outcomes at the clinical, policy, and community levels.
Interns at HOBI-ISHI will have the opportunity to engage in preparatory research support, planning, and drafting for public health- and health services-focused grant applications, needs assessments, scientific editorial work, and research reporting at the intersection of science and policy. This internship offers a unique opportunity to blend a humanities background with health services research and policy work, providing hands-on experience of writing and dissemination within the dynamic fields of implementation science, health services, and health policy. Learn more about the position here.
Cinema Project Intern – The Hippodrome
The Hippodrome was founded in 1973 by six artists with the goal of presenting the best in challenging, contemporary theatre. The Hippodrome Theatre is committed to artistic excellence in North Florida. Our mission is to collaborate with artists, create productions, education programs, events, and cinematic programming that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures and perspectives of our region, and to create and maintain ongoing engagement with our community.
The Cinema Project Intern will play an integral role in the planning and execution of a two-day cinema event at The Hippodrome Theatre. This event will focus on a specific film genre, and the intern will work closely with the project team to curate films, coordinate logistics, and engage with the community. The intern will collaborate with the project team to select a film genre and curate a list of films that reflect the genre’s key characteristics, historical context, and significance. They will also assist in organizing the logistics of the two-day event, including scheduling, coordinating with vendors, overseeing venue setup, and ensuring all event materials are in place. Moreover, interns will support the creation and implementation of a marketing strategy to promote the event, including designing promotional materials and managing social media outreach. Learn more about the position here.