Internship (2 unpaid positions), Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA

The Nichols House Museum offers unpaid internship positions to undergraduate and graduate students studying American history, library science, women’s studies, education, museum studies, political science, marketing, and other related fields. Internships offer valuable, wide-ranging museum experience to students looking to explore a career in the museum field. All interns develop a tour of the historic house and give tours to the public, in addition to their major internship area of focus (see below). Additional projects tailored to the student’s interest can also be discussed. Internships taken for course credit are encouraged. We are now accepting fall internship applications. We are offering two positions: a Development & Events intern, and a Research intern.

Applicants must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience with internet research, data entry, basic office tasks, and excellent communications skills, in addition to being able to work independently and within a group setting. These internships require a commitment of 8-12 working hours per week during a 9-5 workweek. Course credit available with academic department approval.

To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter describing your interest in the Nichols House Museum, and a writing sample for the position you are applying for by August 8, 2016 to: Elise Couture-Stone at [email protected].