Visitor Engagement and Interpretation Intern

About the Role  

The Chen Visitor Engagement and Interpretation Internship for the Education Division is an opportunity, funded by the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Science Initiative to support students aspiring to work in museums. This opportunity will provide them with hands on experience in a museum setting with professionals in education, where they will gain learn Visitor Engagement and Interpretation, including interaction with both visitors and volunteers. The intern will work alongside other staff in areas of daily operations, as well as research and development of content for a variety of platforms, such as volunteer training materials, in-gallery activities, and audio and tour content for exhibitions.    

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast- paced, collaborative environment. This is an 8-10 week, full-time or part-time opportunity, perfect for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in Museum Education, Interpretation, Visitor Engagement, or Volunteer Coordination.  Tentative Internship Dates: April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026 

Candidate Requirements and Experience  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

Ability to take and understand direction 

Conduct research for content development 

Must be a current university student or recent graduate (1 year max) 

Must be comfortable engaging with members of different generations 

Must be computer-proficient, including experience with Power Point 

Understand how to efficiently conduct and organize research for a variety of audiences and outcomes 

Preferred:  

Bilingual speaker preferred 

Working Conditions   

Must be able to walk around a 135-acre campus. 

This role consists of both office work on a computer, as well as assisting programing across campus in various weather conditions.  

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. 

Compensation & Benefits 

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including: 

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr.  

Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants 

Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions 

Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds