National History Day
National History Day (NHD) is a non-profit education organization based in College Park, Maryland. NHD offers year-long academic programs that engage over half a million middle- and high-school students around the world annually in conducting original research projects on historical topics of interest. Students
enter these projects at the local and affiliate levels, with top students advancing to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park in June.

Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will assist the NHD National Office staff with preparations, administration, and clean-up of the National Contest. This includes:

• Preparing contest materials for students, teachers, judges, and volunteers.
  • For example, creating and alphabetizing judge packets for the 300+ volunteer contest judges.
• Assisting NHD Executive Director Cathy Gorn with developing and presenting the National Contest Welcome Ceremony.
• Training on the University of Maryland’s tech equipment and assisting with troubleshooting during the contest week.
• Supporting NHD National Office staff during the Awards Ceremony.

Compensation

○ This is a paid position – $18 per hour.

Intern Requirements

• New this year! You must be a current University of Maryland, College Park student.
• You must have completed at least two years toward your undergraduate degree.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Any major can apply.
• You must be able to start by May 26, 2026, and stay through June 26, 2026.
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with an hour for lunch)
  • Extended Hours: National Contest Week, Sunday, June 14 to Thursday, June 18, 2026

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