Job Description

Open Call for Internship Applications

BLH Technologies, Inc. (BLH), in partnership with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), will be hosting summer interns between June and August 2021. Interns will work directly with the NLM Office of Engagement and Training (OET), working on projects in the areas of library and information science, research, communications, and training. Deadline for applications is May 7, 2021.

We are aware that this call comes at a time of continuing uncertainty around COVID-19, and we continue to monitor the situation. It is possible that most or all of the interns' time will be spent working virtually.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

We invite internship applications from candidates with education across the humanities and social sciences (including library and information science, public health, communications, and others). Candidates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are encouraged to apply.

Interns will primarily be responsible for conducting research and collecting data related to minority serving institutions (MSIs) biomedical and public health curriculum. Additional projects may include updating training materials and website content, developing storyboards and data visualizations, and supporting evaluations.

Benefits to Interns

• An opportunity to gain direct experience working with the federal government in support of important public health programs
• Mentorship and training opportunities; a personalized professional development plan
• An intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary learning community
• A monthly stipend

Expectations from Interns

• A Bachelor's degree completed within last 2 years.
• Work with staff from BLH and NLM to support research, communications, and training projects within the library and information science field
• Report work progress to assigned supervisor; contribute to reports and presentations as tasked
• Commitment to work 20-30 hours per week between June 14 and August 13, 2021. If needed, approval may be granted for slight modifications due to school calendars.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for an internship position, please submit the following:

• A C/V or resume
• Two writing samples (2,000 words or less each)
• A brief essay (500 words or less) that addresses:
• Why you are interested in the internship
• Your career aspirations
• Teamwork experience(s)
• Why you should be selected for the internship
• Name and contact information for two references.

Please submit applications USING THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS MAY 7, 2021. If you have any questions on the terms of the internship, please contact the BLH HR team at hr@blhtech.com.