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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Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site Programs Intern
May – July 2021
In the summer of 2021, the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site is looking for a motivated individual looking for an internship opportunity that will allow them to build their skills as an educator. The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site is one of the best provenanced historic homes connected to the Underground Railroad. As part of our mission, the site works to offer programs for both public and school audience to better enhance their understanding of this period of history. The programs intern will be instrumental in helping the site meets its programmatic obligations, including assisting with an educator workshop in June 2021 and youth programming.
Learn more by contacting:
Joanna Hahn, Central Region Manager
765.847.1691
jhahn@indianamuseum.org -
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site Programs Intern
May – July 2021
In the summer of 2021, Whitewater Canal State Historic Site is looking for a motivated individual looking for an internship opportunity that will allow them to build their skills as an educator and public speaker. As part of our mission, the site works to offer programs for both public and school audience to better enhance their understanding of this period of history. The programs intern will be instrumental in helping the site meets its programmatic obligations by providing an engaging guided tour while the boat experience is not available.
Learn more by contacting:
William J Dishman, Site Manager
765.647.6512
jdishman@indianamuseum.org
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.
