Make an impact
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offer a wide variety of internship opportunities for college students at all levels of study and in many different disciplines.

Advance your education
Our internships are typically one semester long and range from 20 to 40 hours per week, although in some cases other arrangements can be made. Internships may result in college credit, help to expand your education or provide you with job experience. To apply for an internship, you must submit an internship application and a current resume. All paperwork must be completed to be considered for an internship.
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Museum Program Intern
Position Purpose:
To assist the Engagement team with the promotion of museum programs, management of contact databases and assist with museum programs and community events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and manage school district, early childhood, out-of-school and community partner contact databases
- Create a schedule and send out promotional materials for museum programs through the contact databases
- Assist with museum programs, large-scale events and daily engagement activities
- Assist with the creation and implementation of hands-on activities for community events
- Research museum practices and education programs at other institutions and share findings at staff meetings for brainstorming sessions
- Attend project team and staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Pursuing college degree in Museum Studies, History, Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education, Science, Art Education, Anthropology, or Child Development
- Must have experience working with children
- Self-motivated, problem-solver, visitor-centered and organized
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a program
- Excellent customer service and time management
Position Shift:
Intern and internship supervisor will plan schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours preferred will occur Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; weekend hours dependent on programs/events; Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 5-25 hours per week as agreed upon with student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
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Museum Education Collection Intern
Position Purpose:
To assist the Engagement team with the management of the Education Collection used for programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory of current education collection including gallery and program space closets
- Work with Collections Management and Curatorial staff on the research and documentation of the Education Collection
- Maintain and reconfigure (as needed) storage and tracking system of education collection
- Work with Engagement staff to identify potential objects that may be removed from the Education Collection.
- Research and develop content on objects to be used in programming and added to database
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Pursuing college degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, or related field
- Self-motivated, problem-solver, and organized
- Excellent research, writing and time management skills
Position Shift:
Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 5-25 hours per week as agreed upon with student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
Position Evaluation:
A final evaluation at the end of the internship is available upon request. A mid-term evaluation is available, if desired, required or warranted for the internship.
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Scenic Fabricator Intern
Partial List of Duties: Some sculpting, casting and molding activities; painting of casts and models to look like originals; fabricating objects needed for exhibits; and general exhibit assistance.
Qualifications and Required Skills: Drawing, sculpting and life-like painting skills are most helpful. Woodworking and some fabrication experience would also be of benefit. Must be available to work in blocks of 3 or more hours at a time.
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Discounts
Free parking when interning
Discount at the Farmer’s Market Café and the Indiana Store

Perks
Free annual membership after completion of 40 service hours; membership privileges include:
Free museum admission
Admission to all 11 State Historic Sites
IMAX Theater discounts
Invitations to members-only events

Education
Recognition as a valuable part of the Indiana State Museum team
Letters of reference upon request
Documentation of hours available upon request
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Contact
For information about these and other internships, please contact Charlie Shock, concierge and volunteer manager.