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The North Carolina Museum of History, located in downtown Raleigh, provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students looking for experience in museums.

Internship Program at the North Carolina Museum of History

1. The Internal Branch of the Education Section at the North Carolina Museum of History offers two types of internships:

• The general museum internship is designed for undergraduate students and students exploring their interests in public history. Students will be introduced to the field of museum education and the role of the Education staff. The intern will gain experience in museum education by developing and implementing on-site programs; researching objects in the museum collection; writing articles for the volunteer newsletter; and conducting educational programs and tours.
  
  
• The project-based internship is for graduate students and students with previous public history experience. The intern will gain experience in museum education by writing articles for the volunteer newsletter or other museum publications; researching, developing, and implementing educational programs; and answering research requests from staff and museum visitors.

Timetable:

Spring Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: November 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: November 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: Before Thanksgiving break
Student begins internship: January

Summer Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: March 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: March 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: 2-3 weeks after interview
Student begins internship: May

Fall Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: June 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: June 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: 2-3 weeks after interview
Student begins internship: August/September

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of 100 hours during the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable.

To Apply: All applications (PDFor Word) and supporting documents should be postmarked by the
dates indicated above and submitted to:

Rachel Dickens
North Carolina Museum of History
4650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4650
phone: (919) 807-7969
e-mail: Rachel.Dickens@ncdcr.gov
Web address: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

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