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Internships

SUMMER 2025

Internship Opportunities at Woodville

Woodville offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students seeking hands-on experience and professional development. We welcome applications from current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates. Internship opportunities vary annually based on Woodville’s needs. 

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025!

Apply today to gain valuable experience and be part of a team dedicated to preserving and sharing history.

 

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies before starting an internship.

Compensation & Academic Credit: Interns are unpaid volunteers. If you wish to receive academic credit, please check with your university. We will accommodate credit requirements whenever possible.

 

Duration & Schedule: Most internships run from mid/late May through early August. Semester-based internships are also available and follow most college academic calendars. Individual schedules will be finalized once candidates are selected.

 

Application Deadlines: Applications for Summer 2025 internships are due by end of day Friday, March 28, 2025. The reviewing and interview process will take place in April, and interns will be notified of selections by mid-April.

To apply for an internship, please submit the documents listed below to woodvillesitedirector@gmail.com, indicating in the subject line which internship(s) you are applying for.

If you have any questions, please call the Site Director at 412-221-0348.     

  • A resume, including a list of any relevant coursework     

  • A cover letter describing the experience you hope to gain from this internship (including course credit, if applicable) as well as how your unique perspective and experiences would contribute to Woodville     

  • References: If a reference prefers to send a letter directly (email preferred), please use the following address:

 

If you prefer to mail your materials, send to:

Woodville - Attention: Internships, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA.  15017

Email: woodvillesitedirector@gmail.com

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Woodville Window Etching Research Project

Objective:

Conduct a historical investigation of the names and dates etched into the Woodville windows in the Parlor and Dining Room. Determine their historical significance and connect them to the Neville, Cowan, or Wrenshall/Fauset periods.

Project Deliverables:

Research & Documentation:   

  • Identify and analyze the etched names and dates.     

  • Determine their historical context and relevance to Woodville’s past.

 

Presentation:     

  • Compile findings into a PowerPoint presentation.     

  • Include a room map with labeled window panels.

 

This internship requires on-site work at Woodville, and remote work.

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Assistant Site Coordinator/Event Marketing Internship

Overview:

This internship offers hands-on experience in planning and promoting Woodville’s historic events. Interns will work closely with the marketing team, assisting with a variety of design and promotional projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the marketing team in designing materials for upcoming events.     

  • Assist with organizing events.     

  • Contribute to social media and digital outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interest in the arts, museums, and historic preservation.     

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

 

This internship requires on-site work at Woodville, and remote work.

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Researching the Enslaved Community at Bower Hill and Woodville

John Neville relied on enslaved individuals to build and maintain his household and plantation. Despite the constraints of enslavement, they found ways to endure and navigate a world that denied them freedom. This research aims to uncover their identities, experiences, and historical significance.

Research Areas:

Enslaved Individuals at Bower Hill and Woodville     

  • Investigate and document the names of those who were enslaved at these sites.

Pennsylvania Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery (1780)

  • Analyze the impact of this law and how it influenced the lives of the enslaved community at Woodville.

Research Registrations and Manumission Records for “Negro Pad”

  • Examine historical records, to understand the transactions and legal aspects of enslavement during this period.

 

This research will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the enslaved community’s role in shaping the history of Bower Hill and Woodville.

 

This internship requires on-site work at Woodville, and remote work.

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