Nonduke Student/Intern

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a RePlant Project Research & Practice Team Member, you'll contribute to an innovative interdisciplinary initiative that explores the relationship between culture, history, ecology, and restoration. Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, researchers, and community members while helping cultivate spaces that honor the agricultural traditions and foodways of Black and Native communities in the American South.

This role welcomes students with diverse academic interests and experiences. No prior agricultural experience is required, just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to engage in both intellectual and hands-on work.

Be Bold.

The Duke Campus Farm and the Franklin Humanities Institute are seeking up to four student team members to support the RePlant Project, a year-long initiative in the plant humanities centered on the concept of critical restoration.

Through research, community engagement, and garden stewardship, team members will help activate the Duke Campus Farm's Cackalacky Heritage Garden and Southeastern American Indian Garden (SAIG). Together, we will explore important questions about land stewardship, ecological restoration, cultural memory, and the communities connected to these landscapes.

This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in:

• Public Humanities
• Environmental Humanities
• Black and Native Foodways
• Cultural and Agricultural Studies
• Community-Engaged Research
• The Intersection of Theory and Practice

What You'll Do:

• Participate actively in a faculty and graduate student working group focused on critical restoration concepts and practices.
• Engage in humanities-based research related to the RePlant Project and its goals.
• Support the cultivation, care, and maintenance of crops with cultural significance for Black and Native communities of the American South.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate at least one public-facing workshop connecting the Cackalacky Heritage Garden and/or SAIG to the Composting Theory workshop series.
• Collaborate with Duke Campus Farm staff to develop, document, and refine garden protocols.
• Create a public-facing teaching module that can be utilized by future Duke Campus Farm staff and visitors.
• Present research findings and project outcomes to the broader RePlant working group.
• Participate in the OCS Research and Campus Impact Showcase.
• Complete pre- and post-program assessment surveys and submit a final written reflection.

What You'll Bring:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student status.
• Interest in environmental, public, or cultural humanities.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative research and experiential learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to participate in outdoor activities and garden-based work.
• Interest in issues related to sustainability, restoration, foodways, agriculture, and community engagement.

Commitment

• Weekly commitment of approximately 1 to 4 hours.
• Participation in 6 to 7 working group meetings throughout the academic year.
• Combination of research, collaborative learning, public engagement, and outdoor fieldwork.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find opportunities to connect scholarship with action, explore innovative approaches to environmental and cultural challenges, and contribute to meaningful community-centered work. Through the RePlant Project, you'll gain valuable experience in interdisciplinary research, public engagement, and applied learning while helping shape educational resources that will benefit future students and community members.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a collaborative effort that bridges humanities research, ecological stewardship, and cultural preservation. Apply today and help cultivate knowledge, community, and meaningful change through the RePlant Project.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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