Summer Internship Position

Summer Internship Opportunity
Digital Content & Heritage Data Intern
Lumber Heritage Region (LHR)

Location: Hybrid; travel throughout the Lumber Heritage Region required
Duration: Summer 2026 (June–August)
Schedule: Up to 200 hours total; schedule and duration are flexible based on project needs and intern availability
Compensation: Paid internship, $15/hour. Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Position Overview

The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer intern to support digital content and heritage data projects. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Pennsylvania’s rich lumber heritage.

The intern will play a key role in improving the accuracy, quality, and accessibility of information on LHR’s website. Projects will focus on updating partner listings, enhancing historical marker content, and supporting digital engagement efforts.

This internship is intended for students living within the Lumber Heritage Region, which includes the counties of Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Venango, and Warren.

Key Responsibilities

• Update website content using WordPress
• Review and correct partner pages for accuracy and completeness
• Audit historical marker entries for errors or missing information
• Add GPS coordinates to historical markers to improve mapping and accessibility
• Travel throughout the 15 county region to capture photos of historical markers, upload and organize images for historical marker profiles
• Enhance website content for clarity, consistency, and user experience

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate within the Lumber Heritage Region (fields such as communications, history, tourism, digital media, or related areas preferred)
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Interest in heritage, tourism, or nonprofit work
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Experience with writing, research, or digital media is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing website content and digital assets
• Exposure to nonprofit operations and regional heritage initiatives
• A portfolio of real-world work and contributions
• Professional connections within the field

Additional Information

• Travel throughout the 15-county Lumber Heritage Region will be required; mileage for approved travel will be reimbursed
• Work schedule and hours will be coordinated based on project goals and intern availability, up to a maximum of 200 hours

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to hkomonczi@lumberheritage.org and include “Internship Application” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.