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 National Baseball Hall of Fame is accepting applications for Summer 2026 internship positions!
For more than twenty years, the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development has provided undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on training in numerous professional careers. This 10-week program offers a bi-weekly stipend for all interns and can be completed for course credit. Scholarships are available!
All available positions, their descriptions, and frequently asked questions can be found on our website at: baseballhall.org/intern
All questions can be directed to education@baseballhall.org
The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) is seeking an intern to support projects that further its mission. The CNMCC provides communities with a deepened understanding and appreciation of Comanche history, culture, and fine art. Through exhibits, collections, preservation, and education, the Museum seeks to become a recognized resource for information about the Numunuu.
The unpaid CNMCC internship can be in-person, remote, or hybrid. Primary responsibilities may include:
Additional opportunities for interns may be to participate in planning and preparing exhibits, including research, layout design, reviewing panels and labels, how to properly display artwork and objects, lighting, and processing loans, if necessary.
For more information about the CNMCC, visit: https://www.comanchenation.com/culture/page/comanche-nation-museum-and-cultural-center
If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to:
Nikki Carlstrom Nikki.Carlstrom@comanchenation.com
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tribal History Center (WTHC), in partnership with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey, seeks a part-time intern to support the digitization of the WTHC photo archive. Primary responsibilities include scanning photographic materials, developing and maintaining a digital catalog, and organizing physical photographs using archival-grade storage standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with photo archiving, metadata creation, and digital file management, as well as strong attention to detail.
Applicants must be current OU undergraduates and able to work 10 hours per week on a consistent schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding University breaks). This unpaid internship will begin in Spring 2026. Ideally, applicants who can commute to Anadarko, Oklahoma, to complete their internship hours are preferred; however, an alternative worksite on the OU Norman campus may be available if commuting is not feasible.
If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to: Robin Williams (robin.williams@wichitatribe.com) and Brandi Bethke (bbethke@ou.edu)
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tribal History Center (WTHC), in partnership with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey, invites applications for a part-time graduate-level intern (MA or PhD) to support the development of a new Tribal library. This internship will play a key role in establishing the library’s foundational infrastructure and ensuring its long-term usability for Tribal citizens, researchers, and the broader community.
Primary responsibilities include researching and evaluating cataloging and library-management software; contacting vendors and suppliers; assisting in the design and layout of the library space; and helping develop organizational systems that align with professional library standards and community needs. The intern will also prepare promotional and informational materials to support the library’s launch. As time allows, the intern may be asked to collaborate with WTHC staff to develop community programming that integrates the library’s collections with the WTHC’s exhibitions and public outreach efforts. Program development may include designing workshops, educational materials, reading groups, or other culturally grounded initiatives that enhance community engagement.
Applicants must be current OU graduate students with strong organizational, research, and communication skills. Experience with library science, collections management, public history, or related fields is preferred. This unpaid internship will begin in Spring 2026, with specific work schedules to be determined in coordination with WTHC staff. This internship must be completed by July 2026. While some remote work is possible, the successful candidate will have to be able to commute to Anadarko, Oklahoma as needed.
If you are interested in this internship opportunity, send an updated resume/CV in an email to: Robin Williams (robin.williams@wichitatribe.com) and Brandi Bethke (bbethke@ou.edu)
The University of Tulsa McFarlin Special Collections and University Archives is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented MLIS student or student in a relevant program interested in special collections digitization work.
McFarlin Special Collections offers a variety of digitization services to provide access to rare and unique materials for researchers around the world. One of our current projects is digitizing rare print materials with our automatic book scanner, a Treventus ScanRobot® 2.0 MDS, and uploading these scans to HathiTrust for patrons around the world to access them in a digital format. Following scanning, the images need to be cropped, resized, and edited in accordance with departmental guidelines to ensure accessibility and long-term digital preservation efforts.
Students in this internship may also have the opportunity to scan materials for individual patron requests, utilizing our book and flatbed scanners and editing scans with Photoshop to meet different scan request requirements.
Primary duties include:
Handling rare books, manuscripts, and other materials according to industry standards and departmental guidelines.
Editing scans from our Treventus ScanRobot 2.0 MDS and utilizing accompanying image software to bring scans up to departmental quality guidelines.
Scanning materials for individual patron requests and utilizing Photoshop and other software to match different scan request requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Internships are available for fall, spring, and summer terms. The University of Tulsa McFarlin Library Special Collections and University Archives is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week and preferably attend weekly staff meetings if able. Internship is unpaid.
If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to: Melissa Kunz (Director of Special Collections and University Archives) at melissa-kunz@utulsa.edu
The University of Tulsa McFarlin Special Collections and University Archives is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented MLIS student interested in rare books and special collections cataloging.
Special Collections Cataloging is the description of rare books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and other formats in various languages according to current cataloging standards. Special collections catalogers are responsible for original cataloging, complex-copy cataloging, and classification. Working with older, rare items requires additional research and attention to detail. The goal of all cataloging is accessibility. Creating detailed, inclusive, and accurate records ensures that our materials are findable and accessible in our online catalog to those interested in utilizing our materials.
Students accepted for this position will develop proficiency in current special collections cataloging practices and standards, evaluating preservation issues, and using internal library systems and databases.
Primary duties include:
Handling rare books, manuscripts, and other materials according to industry standards and departmental guidelines.
Performing original and complex copy cataloging and classification of monographs using RDA, MARC21, LOC Classification, and a variety of controlled vocabularies.
These vocabularies include but are not limited to: Library of Congress Subject Headings and Genre/Form Terms, Getty’s Art and Architecture Thesaurus, Controlled Vocabulary for Rare Materials Cataloging, and Homosaurus.
Creating binding descriptions, conducting provenance research, and exploring manufacturers to create highly detailed, accurate, and accessible records for rare materials in accordance with current cataloging standards.
Working closely with the department’s preservation specialist and identifying print materials requiring preservation work.
Using OCLC’s Worldshare Management System (WMS) and Aeon to perform cataloging work and patron services.
Utilizing bibliographies and other reference materials in rare materials cataloging.
Learning about Collection Development Policy and assisting in evaluating materials for retention or deaccession.
Monitoring our secure reading room and following all department and security procedures.
Other duties as assigned
Internships are available for fall, spring, and summer terms. The University of Tulsa McFarlin Library Special Collections and University Archives is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week and preferably attend weekly staff meetings if able. Internship is unpaid.
If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to: Brandis Malone (Special Collections Cataloging Librarian) at brandis-malone@utulsa.edu
The Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA) is happy to announce that they are accepting proposals from prospective graduate student participants for the 2026 program. The program will be held next summer at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Please forward this announcement to interested students and re-post to relevant lists.
SIMA is a graduate student summer training program in museum research methods offered through the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History with major funding from the Cultural Anthropology Program of the National Science Foundation.
The program offers two types of internships: Research Internships and Collections and Archives Internships. The internships are open to graduate students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a U.S. university, as well as U.S. students studying abroad. International students can be considered if they are enrolled in a university in the U.S. Members of Canadian First Nations are eligible under treaty agreements.
For detailed information about SIMA internships and application instructions please visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/anthropology/programs/summer-institute-museum-anthropology
Questions? Please email: sima@si.edu
Curatorial Intern, Studio Museum in Harlem
About The Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
Internship Program Description
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates’ valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*
Job Summary
The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.
The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills, and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.
Application Information
Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience.
Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding.
Application Materials:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following
Resume
A cover letter
A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
Dates and Details
Program Duration: January 12 – April 17, 2026 (14 weeks)
Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays.
Stipend: $5,292
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025
Interview Notifications Sent By: Dec 1, 2025, if you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Spring 2026 cohort.
In November, we will be in the midst of programming for the Studio Museum’s opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this very busy time.
Mandatory Orientation:
All accepted interns must attend an in- person orientation on the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, to begin the program.
Location: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105
Job function:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred requirements:
PLEASE NOTE: All positions, including volunteer and internships, are required to complete and pass a State of Oklahoma background check before working.
If interested, please contact:
Ashlie Daniels
Museum Registrar
Oklahoma Historical Society
Ashlie.daniels@history.ok.gov
405-522-0737
The application is now open for the Getty’s 2026-2027 Graduate Internship program - and highlight the one in digital preservation specifically.
The intern in Collection Platforms & Data (Getty Digital) will gain intensive experience preserving Getty's unique collections and assets in digital format, which include archives of artists, galleries, and art historians and audio/video artworks and documentation as well as websites, institutional born-digital records, and research data. The intern’s primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting and testing workflows for ingesting content of all types into a managed system, and developing creative ways to archive complex web experiences, with other projects assigned according to the intern’s particular skills and interests. Specific tasks may include developing preservation plans for file characterization, migration, and normalization, performing quality assurance on web archives and troubleshooting technical issues that arise, assessing technical metadata for digital assets, and participating in the drafting of policies and procedures related to digital preservation.
All positions are full-time for 12 months from September 14, 2026 through August 27, 2027. The grant amount is $52,500 for twelve months, plus $1,500 towards relocation expenses. Interns receive seven days of paid vacation and all holidays observed by Getty. Housing is not provided. Support for research travel for up to $3,000 is provided for each participant. Graduate Interns are eligible to enroll in the Getty's health care plan.
Please note that internships are open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the field are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be: Students currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants) in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying or individuals who have completed a relevant graduate degree (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants) on or after January 1, 2023, with postgraduate activities in their field, paid or unpaid.
The deadline for applications is November 4, 2025.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) offers six-month paid internships in 2026. The internship program is open to current students and recent graduates who are nationals of a NATO member state.
The NATO Library as part of the Archives and Information Management Section (Executive Management Division) will be hiring an intern in 2026 to work in our international team of librarians in Brussels. The Library serves NATO Headquarters, Delegations and Partners and provides credible and timely public information sources and services on international relations, defense, security, and current world affairs.
Interested? Apply here: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=250750&lang=en
The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is currently accepting applications for Fall 2025 Paid Internships. Interns play an integral role in the Curator's Office, contributing their skills and enthusiasm to completing substantive projects that assist the curatorial staff in fulfilling our mission to preserve the records and history of the Supreme Court and provide visitors with information on Court history and architecture. Additionally, all interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by regularly conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and by staffing a Visitor Desk.
A detailed description of the program and application instructions can be found on the Supreme Court's website:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/curatorial_internship/InternshipInfoSheet.aspx. The USA Jobs posting opens today, May 16 and will remain open for three weeks. All applications and other required materials must be submitted by Thursday, June 5 to receive consideration for the fall.
Please note: Interns will gain an understanding of museum practices and procedures and receive a thorough introduction to the history and functions of the Supreme Court, however this is not a legal internship. It does not involve working with legal functions of the Court.
Please submit questions regarding the Supreme Court Internship Program via web form: https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/jip/contact_internship.aspx or by phone at 202-479-3415.
The Sapulpa Public Library would be a great fit for any type of library student to intern at. Our library is a stand-alone library which would give an intern different area to work in, during their internship they would work at the circulation desk, work with our children’s and teen librarian, learn how to catalog materials and then process these books for the shelves. We have a genealogy department, a STEM studio, summer reading program, events throughout the year such as in October we have a STEAM Con convention featuring steampunk outfits, vendors, performers, etc. In November we have an Author Showcase that features 12 Oklahoma authors and publishers. The past interns have helped with our Summer Reading program, in which they would create, work, setup a program for the summer, they have done their own Storytime and craft, shadowed myself when I was the assistant director, and they can certainly shadow me as the director now. I believe our library can offer a full “librarian” experience to help students get a feel for which direction in their library career they would like to pursue. Melodie Reader-Jones is your student, and she is the Assistant Librarian here at the library.
Internships are available fall, spring, and summer terms. Sapulpa Public Library hours are Mon-Thurs from 9-7pm, Fridays from 9-5, and Saturdays from 10-2pm.
If you are interested, please forward a current resume and interest via email to:
Kristin Haddock, Library Director
khaddock@sapulpaok.gov
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)
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
