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Oral History Intern

Harrodsburg, KY · On-site

$1.5K/wk

Oral History Intern (fall 2026) Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks To Apply ... This internship is a career development opportunity designed to give college students or recent ...

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Med History Pharmacy Intern

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Interns enter medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicate ... Must be registered as a pharmacy intern with Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy before starting.

HealthPartners

Med History Pharmacy Intern

Saint Paul, MN

$17 - $21/hr

Interns enter medication history information into the electronic medical record and communicate ... Must be registered as a pharmacy intern with Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy before starting.

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern history internships in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are History Internships?

History internships are short-term work experiences that allow students or recent graduates to gain practical skills and firsthand experience in the field of history. These internships can take place in museums, archives, historical societies, government agencies, or research institutions. Interns may assist with research, cataloging artifacts, organizing exhibitions, or helping with educational programming. The goal is to provide valuable exposure to the professional world of history and help interns build their resumes for future careers or academic pursuits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a History Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a History Intern, you need a solid grasp of historical research methods, analytical thinking, and strong written communication skills, often supported by coursework in history or related fields. Familiarity with digital archives, citation management tools like Zotero, and Microsoft Office is typically expected. Attention to detail, curiosity, and the ability to collaborate with academic or museum professionals are standout soft skills. These abilities are crucial for conducting accurate research, contributing to historical projects, and effectively supporting organizational goals.

What types of projects do history interns typically work on during their internship?

History interns often engage in a variety of projects, such as archival research, cataloging historical documents, assisting with museum exhibits, or contributing to educational programming. Depending on the organization, you might also help digitize records, conduct oral history interviews, or support public outreach efforts. These experiences provide valuable hands-on exposure to different aspects of historical work and can help you build relevant skills for future roles in academia, museums, or public history.
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Curatorial Intern: History

Curatorial Intern: History

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 18 rated religious organizations

Job description

The Church History Museum is pleased to announce a paid 40 hour-per-week curatorial internship from August 2026 until December 2026.

The Church History Museum provides engaging experiences for individuals to connect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the growing spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of its people. The curatorial intern supports this mission by working with the history curator and assistant curator to research, write, organize, and review historical content for museum projects. Throughout the internship, the intern will learn more about material culture, public history, writing for a general audience, and working for a museum. 

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

The ideal candidate has 
    an undergraduate or graduate degree in history or a related field, or they are currently pursuing one of those degrees.
    excellent research and writing skills.
    a solid understanding of Latter-day Saint history from 1830 to the present.
    strong storytelling skills and enthusiasm for public history.   
    the ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively.  
    the ability to organize research effectively and communicate ideas clearly.
 

Please submit the following:
    Current resume.
    Letter of intent providing a brief account of how you could benefit from this internship and what you could contribute to the Church History Museum.
    Names and contact information for three references.
    5- to 10-page writing sample, preferably a recent research paper.
 

    Conduct historical research to support museum projects and messaging. 
    Contribute to and help maintain an exhibit object list in collaboration with curators and collections management team.
    Produce written products for both internal and external audiences. This could include research reports, exhibition narrative text, etc.
    Participate in project team meetings.
    Perform other tasks according to project needs and individual capabilities and interests.

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