Below is a list of current internship opportunities. If you are interested in having your internship listed here, please contact Dr. Buffy Edwards (buffy@ou.edu).
Internship placement is determined by each site’s supervisor and are first come first served. Please follow the instructions below to apply or inquire about each opportunity.
The Museum Specialist acts primarily as a behind-the-scenes technician, providing their individual skills, knowledge and experience to technical museum projects. Projects may include work involving document archives, collections management, collections conservation, collections cataloguing, assisting with exhibit curation, collections inventory, assisting in the library, writing and editing text, and general museum promotions.
The museum building houses the National Scouting Museum collection which is around 45.5K artifacts, the Philmont Scout Ranch collection 5K artifacts, and the Ernest Thompson Seton Library which is a reference library mostly with some rare books too.
It is a paid summer internship $1,560.00 a month with room and board, the room is a tent with a cot, mattress, locker, and power. 3 meals a day at the scout dining hall. The work week is 40 hrs. Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 or as necessary for special events. Employees have to be a member of the Boy Scouts but can get a membership for the summer.
Staff at the Ranch are able to hike in the mountains and do the programs on their days off. Program includes fishing, shooting, climbing, campfires, and mountain bike riding or horse riding. If they want to get away a drive to Taos, NM or to Trinidad, CO is only and 1.5 hr. drive with lots to do.
For question contact Cris Elliott (575)376-2291 x51097
Apply at: https://registerphilmont.org/staff/app
The Freedom Center Community Archive (FCCA) internship program offers training and authentic experience working in an archival setting. If you are a graduate student interested in learning more about how archives work, or are considering an archival or museum career, we encourage you to apply. FCCA is currently seeking talented individuals of all backgrounds—we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities – to fill three internships (one paid and two unpaid).
If you have questions about the internship process, contact Dr. Edwards (buffy@ou.edu)
Fallingwater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, seeks applications for its Judy Cheteyan Fallingwater Collections Internship. This year we seek a full-time resident intern to work exclusively with the archives collection as part of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America grant project focused on the Fallingwater archival collection.
Job Description: Working under the supervision of the Senior Director of Preservation and Collections and the Collections Manager and Archivist, the Collections Intern will assist in organizing, preparing, and inventorying our large collection of audiovisual material for future digitization. The intern will also update our collection management system with relevant and up-to-date information related to our objects and art collection. If time permits, the intern will also select a sub collection from within the archives as a focused summer project. Their selection will be based on diversity of content, and will be of a size and scope that can be successfully completed during the allotted time.
Projects Planned:
Qualifications: Recent graduate or current graduate student in Library and/or Information Science with a strong interest and relevant experience in archives. Preference given to those with experience using collection management systems such as PastPerfect.
Position Duration: Ten weeks, beginning June 2, 2025, and ending August 8, 2025. Interns will be expected to work during normal business hours (typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm), forty hours per week. June 19 and July 4 are unpaid holidays.
Location: Fallingwater is located in rural Mill Run, Pennsylvania (zip code 15464), and is approximately 90 minutes by car from the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Having a motor vehicle is strongly recommended as there are no stores or amenities within walking distance.
Pay: This is a paid internship at the rate of $16.00 per hour. Coed, shared housing is provided at no charge. Interns are required to provide their own food, linens, laundry supplies, and incidentals.
Application Process: To apply, email the following items to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Collections Intern in the subject line:
Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Internship Opportunity for Museums Studies Students
American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is excited to announce an internship opportunity within the exhibitions department. An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in object handling, exhibition creation and preparation, and installation techniques. The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced museums staff. Interns will participate in team meetings and events.
Duties may include:
Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in museums studies or a related program in public history, library and information studies, or similar, with a strong interest in museum work.
Qualifications:
Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.
Work Conditions: Climbing on step stools and ladders up to 8 feet tall; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others.
Contact: Jaye McCaghren (museums/exhibits) at jmccaghren@americansongarchives.org
Internship Opportunity for MLIS/Archival Certificate Students
American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity within the archives department. An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in archival processing, to put archival theories and methods into practice, and to be embedded within a professional archives team with participation in team meetings and events. The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced archivists and alongside other professionals in the field. Interns will gain experience with archival processes and standards, preservation strategies, and use of digital asset and collections management systems.
Duties May Include:
Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in library and information studies with a concentration in archives; or a related program in public history, museum studies, or similar, with a strong interest in archival work.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on-site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.
Work Conditions: Regular computer use with frequent standing and sitting to process collections; climbing on step stools and ladders to reach boxes; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others.
Contact: Stephanie Stewart (archives) at: sstewart@americansongarchives.org
Position Summary: Archive Intern at Harwelden Mansion
Harwelden Mansion is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to assist in creating and organizing an official archive for the mansion's historical collections during the Spring Semester. The intern will help set up a new archive database, scan, photograph, and write descriptions for a variety of items, and conduct research to properly document and catalog the mansion’s history. This hands-on position is ideal for a student interested in history, archival work, and digital preservation.
Position Summary: Archive & Media Intern at The Church Studio
The Church Studio is looking for a motivated intern to assist with organizing and cataloging its extensive collection of historical materials using our existing Starchive database. In addition to archive work, the intern will help organize photos and text for a coffee table book about The Church Studio and manage related files on Dropbox. There may also be an opportunity to contribute to website development for these projects. This position offers valuable experience in archival work, media management, and digital content organization, perfect for a student with an interest in music history, photography, and media production.
Position Summary: Project Manager Intern at The Church Studio
The Church Studio is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager Intern to help organize a summer festival (Carney Fest) and support various ongoing projects related to the studio, archive, museum, and programming. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating logistics for the festival, develop systems for the Studio Row neighborhood (managed by The Church Studio and other partners), and oversee the execution of initiatives across multiple areas. This position offers a dynamic work environment and is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for the arts, and experience in project management
If you are interested in any of these internships, send a current resume and email to: Teresa Knox, CEO at teresaknox918@gmail.com
