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Take the next step in your career with the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a 12-location museum system including a museum in downtown Indy and 11 state historic sites, offering career, internship and volunteer opportunities all around Indiana. Want to learn something new every day and spread your love for the Hoosier state? Find a list of our open positions below as well as on the State of Indiana’s ‘Work for Indiana’ careers website.
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Archaeology Collection Intern
The goal of the Archaeology Collection Intern will be to assist curators with cataloging incoming artifacts for the collection and with upcoming exhibits for 2026.
The intern and internship supervisor will plan a schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours will occur 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.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the application form below and send your resume to Emily Grant at [email protected].
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Collections Management Internship
The Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites is home to a large collection of archaeological material recovered from throughout the State of Indiana. The goal of the Archaeology Collection Intern is to help cull, organize, research, and prepare the collection so it is easier for researchers to access and utilize.
The intern and internship supervisor will plan a schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours will occur 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 the student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the application form below and send your resume to Emily Grant at [email protected].
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Historic Sites Programming Intern - T.C. Steele
The goal of the Historic Sites Programming Intern is to gain experience in interpretation (guiding tours), visitor services in the museum field, and assist in educational programming.
The intern and internship supervisor will plan a schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours will occur Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 10-15 hours per week as agreed upon with student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the application form below and send your resume to Emily Grant at [email protected].
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Historic Sites Programming Intern - Vincennes
The goal of the Historic Sites Programming Intern is to understand the workings of a visitor heritage attraction site within a working community and 4 additional historic sites, learn all aspects of the site from facilities, interpretation, research, and customer relations, and help to oversee programming events.
The intern and internship supervisor will plan a schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours will occur 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 the student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the application form below and send your resume to Emily Grant at [email protected].
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Education Collection Intern
The goal of the Education Collection Intern is to assist the engagement team with the management of the education collection used for programming.
The intern and internship supervisor will plan a schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours will occur 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 the student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the application form below and send your resume to Emily Grant at [email protected].
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Ticket/Call Center Agent
The Ticket Counter/Call Center Agent works in the visitor services department of the Indiana State Museum in all facets including reservations, ticketing, cash control, access to galleries, group arrivals, information services and other visitor-related services as assigned.
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Security Specialist (Part-Time)
The Security Specialist for the Indiana State Museum works to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for staff/visitors, and prevents theft and/or damage to museum property to include artifacts and exhibits. The Security Specialist will provide efficient, courteous and friendly services to guests/visitors to promote a pleasant and secure atmosphere. This position is required to work weekends, holidays and a flexible schedule to accommodate increased guests/visitors and public utilization.
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Internship Opportunities
We offer a wide variety of internship opportunities for college students at all levels of study and in many different disciplines.
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The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is the crossroads of everything interesting, educational and unique about the state. We invite you to become a part of this exciting institution as a volunteer.
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Our Mission
To serve as a catalyst for informal lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places and things.
Our Vision
Be the leader in informal lifelong learning that is recognized, sought-after and celebrated regionally, nationally and globally.