Corning Museum of Glass Internships (New York)

The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York (near the Finger Lakes region of NY and somewhat close to the Pennsylvania border) is dedicated to interpreting and preserving the science and art of glassmaking. It presents glassmaking demonstrations and hands-on workshops in addition to its extensive collection of historic glassware. The museum offers unpaid internships, accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Internship information:

• Unpaid
• Rolling admission (no set application deadlines)
• Open to college students from various majors
• Internships departments/programs:
• Volunteer Program coordination
• Collections Management
• Education
• Special Collections, Library, and Archives
• Glassmaking Demonstration (3 months)
• Flameworking and Properties of Glass
• Library Public Services
• Conservation Department Trainee Program (grad students and post-grads with experience with glass)
• Get more information here: http://www.cmog.org/get-involved/internships 

Application Process:

• Note: These guidelines are subject to change; be sure to check the organization website for updated information when applying
• Rolling admission
• Submit via email:
• Resume
• Cover Letter (content specified on the museum website)

Other Museum Opportunities:

• After-school and summer programs in curation, education, leadership, and science for teenagers
• Volunteer and docent opportunities
• Live stream of museum lectures and events

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Fuller Craft Museum Internships (Massachusetts)

The Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts (south of Boston) exhibits the work of artists who specialize in crafting artistry, such as fiber arts, shoemaking, collage, etc. The museum has a set of rotating exhibitions and features events, lectures, and fun public programs to engage the public as well as artist-taught craft workshops. The collection's focus is on contemporary art and welcomes exhibition proposals from artists. The museum offers part-time internships for undergraduate and grad students interested in museum work.

Internship Information:

• 8-15 hour per week commitment
• Upperclassmen undergraduates and grad students welcome
• "Apply early, before the college semester begins"
• Departments available to intern with:
• Marketing Intern: Design
• Design print and online content
• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver (preferably)
• Majoring in graphic design
• Written and verbal communication, organization, computer skills
• Marketing Intern: Social Media
• Familiarity with "Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Hootsuite, Blogging, Microblogging, Pictures, Copy, Videos"
• Marketing and Communications majors preferred
• Responsibilities: Regularly updating social media accounts, Researching for update content, Maintaining good rapport with public and other departments
• Education Intern
• Experience leading art programs or developing curriculum is desirable
• Education, Studio Art, Art History, Museum studies majors preferred
• Research artists, Develop educational materials, Run programs, Give tours, etc.
• Event Planning Intern
• 4-month internship ending in mid-January
• Coordinate and organize Bridal Fair
• Assist with responding to event rental inquiries
• 5-10 hour per week commitment
• Arts Administration, Event Planning, or other relevant major
• Those with a degree but not enrolled in college currently may be considered
• Electronic application; cover letter and/or resume, depending on the internship
• Check for more information here

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All information about Fuller Craft Museum is taken from its website. This post was last updated on 10/9/2016. Applicants should check the museum's website for the most up-to-date information.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Internships (Massachusetts)

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts is dedicated to the art of children's book illustration, including permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions. Basically, it sounds incredible. The museum holds over 13,000 works of art and runs educational programming, professional training for educators, and graduate programs in library science and children's literature in conjunction with Simmons College. The site also features an art studio, theater, picture book library, and research library. The Carle offers summer, fall, spring, and J-term internships to undergraduate and grad students in a variety of areas of focus, including some paid opportunities.

Internship Information:

• Open to undergrad and grad students
• Flexible work hours; some weekend and holiday work may be required for events
• Spring and Fall internships: 120 hour minimum, 8 hours/week minimum
• Unpaid Summer internships: 175 hours, 20-25 hours/week
• J-term: 20 hours/week, 1-2 weekend days
• Academic credit can be arranged with your college
• Housing, meal, travel expenses not provided for though local public transportation is sometimes available
• Internships available:
• Art Studio Internship (Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer) - art education, working with kids, open to undergrads, unpaid
• Collections and Exhibitions (Summer) - collections care and management, art and database work, unpaid
• Development and Marketing (Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer) - fund-raising, office works, promotional work, unpaid
• Trinkett Clark Internship (Paid Summer) - college juniors, seniors, and grad students pursuing museum or art careers; 8 weeks; collections and education/outreach
• Alix Zecharias Internship (Paid Summer) - college juniors, seniors, graduates, and grad students; 8 weeks; mentored by executive director, work in marketing and education

Application Information:

• Typical Due Dates (always check the organization website for the most up-to-date information):
• Paid Summer Internships: February 15
• Unpaid Summer Internships: April 1
• Fall: August 1
• J-Term: November 10
• Spring: November 10
• Application materials (again, always check the organization website):
• Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Letters of Recommendation (two if applying to a paid opportunity)
• Official Transcript (paid opportunities)
• Mail or e-mail

For more information about the internships, click here.

Normal Rockwell Museum Internships (Massachusetts)

The Normal Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the memory of Rockwell. It maintains an archive of letters and photos, run a gallery with special changing exhibitions, and run interpretive programs. The museum is also situated on a large, park-like campus and offers a variety of internship programs throughout the year.

Internship Information: 

• Spring, fall, summer semester internships
• College credit can be arranged with the student's school
• Housing not available but the museum can help interns find housing and part-time employment in the town
• Offer professional development and educational opportunities
• Open to undergrad and grad students in History, Art Hist., Museum Studies, Public Hist.
• Part-time internships, flexible hours
• Departments available:
• Archives (8-10 hours/week, 3 months, Mon-Fri.)
• Curatorial (20 hours/week, 3 months, M-F)
• Education 
• Finance/Accounting 
• Marketing & Communications (advertising, PR, social media, digital, website, graphics, photography)
• Digital Engagement (10 weeks; web development, A/V editing; HTML5 and JavaScript knowledge desirable)

Application:

• Application form
• Letter of intent
• Resume
• 2 references
• Submit by email
• Typical Due dates:
• Spring: end of November
• Fall: end of August
• Summer: ?
• More info here

Click to find information about volunteering and career opportunities at the museum.

Peabody Essex Museum Internships and Fellowships (Massachusetts)

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts is a one-of-a-kind medium-sized institution dedicated to interpreting American, Native American, Maritime, and Asian art, architecture, and textiles. The collection began with the souvenirs of New England sea captains and has expanded into an impressive array of art and photography in a state-of-the-art exhibit space. Public programming abounds, including an Art and Nature Center designed to be family-friendly. An extensive internship program is offered for students hoping to enter the museum field and seeking to get concrete project-based experience. Fellowship opportunities for professionals and graduate students of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian background are also offered.

Internship Information:

• Project-based experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteer
• Flexible hours
• Open to undergrad and grad students
• Departments:
• Art & Nature Center (education, exhibits, programming)
• Connected Learning (Education - art focus) - grad student preferrence
• Creative Engagement (events, programming)
• Curatorial/Exhibitions and Research
• Curatorial: Photography Collection - graduate student
• Design Intern/Creative Series (graphic design)
• Development
• Development: Events
• Executive Office (administrative)
• Exhibition Research and Publishing Rights (including experience developing books)
• Exhibition Research and Publishing Editorial Intern (writing, communications)
• Marketing
• Merchandising/Museum Shop
• Fall semester applications are due August 1
• Check the website for due dates for other semesters
• Application, cover letter, resume submitted via email or by mail
• More info here

Fellowship Information:

A Native American Fellowship is offered to graduate students and cultural professionals of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian background. It is a paid, 10-week, full-time opportunity, with application information posted in January. A stipend, lodging, workshops, and travel expense coverage are offered and school credit can be arranged. More info here.

Quirky Museum Internships

Interested in volunteering or interning with a museum that's a little out-of-the-ordinary? Here are some lists of novelty museums throughout the U.S. and beyond to peruse. Many are on the lower budget side so don't have formal or paid internship programs, but if you have a particular field of interest that you'd like to pursue, such places usually rely on volunteer work!

• "27 Coolest Museums in America" on U.S. City Traveler: a collection of quirky, subject-specific museums throughout the US, most of which are lower budget though not all; if you're into oddities or collections of specific things, this is a great source
• "The 50 Coolest Museums" on Complex: (U.S., Canada, Finland, England, and France) highlights classier art and history museums with particularly noteworthy collections...very cool and helpful if you're looking for a world-class place to work!
• "51 Weird Museums Across the U.S." on Yahoo!: chooses a museum for each US state (and DC) that is noteworthy for its odd subject matter or intriguing exhibit or artifact on display 
• "World's Best Museums" on Air Canada enRoute: an array of noteworthy international museums with intriguing exhibits and breath-taking architectural designs as well as praiseworthy presentation and interpretation of their subjects
• "Canada's 8 Coolest Museums" on EscapeHere: list of some particularly gorgeous Canadian museums with incredible displays and exhibits
• "The Coolest Museums in London (You Never Knew Existed) on GoBackpacking: hidden gems with unique subject matter and gorgeous architecture in a truly remarkable historic city!

So whether you're looking for an internship, job, or vacation destination, explore away! I definitely found some places to put on my must-visit list...

Journal Submissions and Presentation Opportunities for Undergraduates

Have you written a kick-butt research paper for a class on a topic you're passionate about and want to get a little more mileage out of all your hard work before you file that stapled stack of former trees away for the next decade (and try to forget the sleepless nights it caused you)? Here are some resources on research journals and opportunities to present papers that you can use to track down some experiences. These are a great thing to put on your CV/resume, especially if you're planning on applying to grad school.

Undergraduate Journals:

• List of undergrad research journals
• List of undergrad history journals, with many that accept submissions from students at other colleges
• Undergraduate history research journals (with deadlines)
• More undergraduate history research journals
• Undergrad history research journals open to scholars from any college
• Publication Database for Young Students in World History (with descriptions of journals)
• Apollon Undergraduate E-Journal (open to students from different universities)
• Columbia Undergraduate Journal of History (professors can nominate excellent student papers from any university)
• History Matters Undergrad Research Journal from Appalachian State University (open to any college)

Presentation Opportunities:

• List of conferences, etc. that seek presentations
• Undergraduate History conferences 
• Undergraduate research conferences
• Boston University Undergraduate History conference call for papers (due date Dec. 31)
• Mississippi State U. undergraduate history research symposium (primary research-based papers: due March 1)

Old Sturbridge Village Living History Museum Internships (MA)

Old Sturbridge Village is a vibrant living history museum in Massachusetts, interpreting 1830's American history, with an emphasis on the Industrial Revolution and agricultural history. They have a collection of historic buildings, heritage livestock, and fantastic historic interpreters to bring this era to life for visitors. They also have an extensive internship program for those interested in museum work and offer stipends for many internships.

Internship Information:

• Open to undergrads and grad students who have completed at least 1 year of college
• Stipends of $1,500 are available for many internships
• Housing available at a fee 
• 3 scholarship opportunities are available
• Spring, fall, and summer semester internships available
• Summer internship is 12 weeks (start of June to third week of August)
• Internships available:
• Technology/Education
• Garden
• Curatorial
• Interpretation
• Museum Education
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Development (unpaid)
• Graphic Design (unpaid)
• Marketing (unpaid)
• Special Events (unpaid)
• To apply, fill out and submit an application form and materials
• Application due dates:
• Summer: early March
• Fall: mid-July
• Spring: mid-November
• Read more info on the website

An interpretation internship program is available for 14 to 17 year-olds. Applications are due in December. Learn more here.

Volunteers are welcomed, if over 18, and work in gardens, visitor services, office work, etc. Learn more here.

Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, NYC Summer Internships

The Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in New York City offers a summer internship program for college students interested in learning about museum practice.

Internship details:

• 10 weeks/ 40 hours per week
• Summer (second week of June to mid-August)
• field trips, lectures, and public programs
• Cross-disciplinary (open to a variety of majors)
• $2,500 stipend
• Undergrads and those who will graduate right before that summer
• Departments:
• Communications and Marketing
• Cross-Platform Publications
• Development and membership
• Curatorial: Drawing, Prints, and Graphic Design
• Digital and Emerging Media
• Curatorial: Product Design
• Education
• Library
• Curatorial: Textiles
• Curatorial: Socially Responsible Design

Application details:

• Late February due date
• Resume, cover letter, short essay, two references, transcript
• Apply online

View more details here: http://www.cooperhewitt.org/careers/

The building looks incredible! Sounds like a hip and intriguing set of opportunities for more progressive and artistic students interested in museums.

Historic Deerfield, Mass. Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program

Historic Deerfield, an outdoor history museum in Massachusetts, has an incredible fellowship opportunity for junior and senior undergraduate students interested in American material culture. Fellows live on the village museum property, give guided tours for visitors, conduct independent research in the collections, embark on behind-the-scenes field trips of other historic sites, and learn about material culture using objects from the museum's extensive collections...sign me up!

More program details:

• 9 weeks in the summer
• Housing and meals provided on site
• No tuition or program fees!
• 7-10 students selected each year
• Online application
• Fellows compose two academic research papers 
• Car not necessary
• American material culture focus

Application requirements:

• Junior or senior undergrad standing
• Online application
• Official transcript
• 2-3 page statement of purpose
• 2 letters of recommendation
• $15 application fee

Application due in the first week of February although the specific day varies from year to year.

Amazing opportunity for undergraduates! Read more here: http://www.historic-deerfield.org/discover-deerfield/summer-fellowship-program/