Museum Intern (summer 2026)

Museum Intern Job Summary 

Intern/s will work under the direction of the Collections & Education Director, assisting with projects in both the Collections and Program Departments and gaining an understanding of the scope and breadth of museum operations. After an initial training and orientation period, intern/s will divide their time between general collections work and public-facing programming. Collections work may include entering biographical information about Pleasant Hill Shakers, scanning/describing historic photographs, and cataloging institutional archives. Time and interest permitting, intern/s may also work on a research project to further departmental priorities (such as researching and compiling content for a new public program or exhibit). As part of the Program Team, intern/s will be trained to give dynamic, engaging tours on various topics and may assist with other summer programming (such as Day Camp support.) 

This internship is a career development opportunity designed to give college students or recent graduates (2 years or less out from graduation) a venue for learning and improving museum-related skills. This is a temporary position (10 weeks @ 37.5 hours/week) that includes a $1500 stipend. Exact dates to be discussed, but the internship will likely run from Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, August 1. Interns will generally work Tuesday-Saturday; excused absences will be granted for specific Saturdays as needed. 

Limited onsite/nearby housing may be available through Shaker Village. Please disclose during the hiring process if this is something you need to be considered for the Museum Intern position.