American Museum of Natural History Internships (NYC)

The American Museum of Natural History is located in New York City and has a variety of exhibits featuring artifacts surrounding science-related subjects, including interactive and kid-friendly exhibits. The museum offers many interesting educational and professional opportunities, including an MA in Teaching and PhD program as well as internships for high school and college students.

Internship Opportunities:

1. High School internship
1. free transportation
2. Stipend
3. College and career prep
4. Summer and school year weekends
5. must attend high school in NYC and be 16-18 years old
6. Focus is on helping visitors learn about science 
7. Deadline: early April
8. Online application, essay, recommendation letter
2. Museum Education and Employment Program
1. Summer
2. Must be 18-21 years old and an NYC resident
3. An interest in science and ability to work with public and children
4. 4 weeks training, 6 weeks employment
5. Create and lead tours; interact with visitors
6. Application, personal statement, resume
7. Mid-march due date
3. Public Program / Margaret Mead Film Festival Program
1. Current college and grad students
2. Administrative, design, marketing, public programming, and education tasks
3. 2 whole days per week and 4 weekend or evening programs per month
4. Unpaid but can arrange credit
5. Rolling admission
4. Graduate student internships also available; info available upon request to the organization

More information on graduate and undergrad courses offered by the museum is available here: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/post-secondary/graduate-and-undergraduate-courses