Odyssey Project Internship

Are you interested in educational access and building a sense of belonging? Would you like to serve as a bridge between the campus and the C-U community?

Undergraduate majors in the humanities, arts, humanistic social sciences, and education are invited to apply for a paid internship with the Odyssey Project, a program through the Humanities Research Institute that offers free college courses to income-eligible residents of the Champaign-Urbana community.

Odyssey Project interns are responsible for delivering onsite content and skill support for Odyssey students during class time as well as tutoring outside of class time. Tasks may include assisting students with technical questions related to computer programs and course management systems (Canvas) and providing feedback on student writing. Interns will also have opportunities to support the program through alumni outreach, classroom setup, and small research projects.

Through this work, the intern will help to translate the world of academia—and ease that transition—for those who are new to it.

The intern will receive ongoing training and mentorship from the Odyssey Project Advisor and Coordinator during the course of their internship.

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Application Deadline Date

Eligibility

To be considered for this internship, candidates must: 

  • Be humanities, arts, humanistic social sciences, or education majors
  • Possess strong writing and communications skills
  • Have experience with vulnerable or marginalized populations
  • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
  • Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

A broad interest in the humanities and educational justice is preferred.

Applicants must also be available during Odyssey class times since the majority of their work will take place in and around the classroom. Odyssey classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Terms

The position begins August 25, 2025 and ends May 8, 2026. Odyssey interns will work approximately 6-8 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, at the rate of $15.75 per hour. There is flexibility regarding the hours to be worked.

Application Guidelines

To apply, please complete the linked application form. You will be asked to submit the following documents as a single file:

  • A one-page letter of interest (please include your experience with vulnerable or marginalized populations)
  • A resumé
  • A 3 to 5-page academic writing sample
  • A list of two references

Your references may be academic or non-academic, so long as they can speak to your skills and work ethic; at least one reference should be able to comment on your writing skills. PDF or .docx file formats are preferred.

Application Deadline Details

Deadline is March 31, 2025. Apply through the online application form 

Contact

Questions may be directed to the Odyssey Project Advisor and Coordinator Kate Ross.