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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. Click on the links below to read about our current volunteer and paid internships.
 Museum Education Volunteer Internship
General and Project-Based Internship Opportunities
Museum Education
Volunteer Internship
Ongoing
Deadlines:
November 1 for Spring Semester
March 1 for Summer Session
June 1 for Fall Semester
Project Goals: The intern will be introduced to the field of museum education and the role of museum educators. The intern will gain an understanding of the various sections within the museum setting and will help develop and implement on-site programs; research objects in the museum collection; write articles for the volunteer museum newsletter; and conduct educational programs and tours. The opportunity exists to undertake an independent historical research project to support interpretation, develop materials for school programs, or develop and conduct visitor surveys. The student's interests and abilities will drive the specific type and scope of project.
Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of 100 hours during the course of the internship. The weekly schedule is negotiable.
Qualifications: Candidates from all backgrounds with a demonstrated interest in museum work are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to history, public history, education, English, and related social science majors. Computer skills are essential. Accuracy and strong attention to detail are crucial. Applicants must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed one year of college before the internship.
To Apply: Contact Rachel Dickens for an application. Send application, cover letter, and resume (or unofficial transcript) to:
Rachel Dickens
North Carolina Museum of History
4650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4650
phone: (919) 807-7969
e-mail: Rachel.Dickens@ncmail.net
Web address: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Deadlines:
For Spring Semester—November 1
For Summer Session—March 1
For Fall Semester—June 1
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General and Project-Based Internship Opportunities
Volunteer Internship
Deadlines:
November 1 for Spring Semester
March 1 for Summer Session
June 1 for Fall Semester
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. The intern 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.
2. Internships in other sections of the museum (Collections Management, Design, Curation, Education/Outreach, and Administration) are available based on needs within those sections.
Requirements:
- Applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must have completed one year of college before beginning internship.
- Applicant must submit an internship application, cover letter, and resume.
- Applicant must be willing to volunteer a minimum of 100 contact hours to receive credit in the museum internship program. Museum staff will not issue a grade at the completion of the internship but can write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the student.
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: Contact Rachel Dickens for an application. Send application, cover letter, and resume (or unofficial transcript) to:
Rachel Dickens
North Carolina Museum of History
4650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4650
phone: (919) 807-7969
e-mail: Rachel.Dickens@ncmail.net
Web address: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Deadlines:
For Spring Semester—November 1
For Summer Session—March 1
For Fall Semester—June 1
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