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Motown Museum

Digitization Intern

Detroit, MI · On-site

$2.0K/wk

About Motown Museum In the 1960s, Hitsville U.S.A. was buzzing with activity. These modest ... The intern will work within the Archives & Collections Department and report to the Digital ...

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Museum interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily at museums to gain practical experience in areas such as collections management, education, curation, or administration. They often assist with research, cataloging artifacts, preparing exhibits, or supporting public programs. Internships can be paid or unpaid and are valuable for building professional skills and networking in the museum field. These positions are typically supervised by museum staff and may be part-time or full-time, depending on the institution.

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As a Museum Intern, you'll typically support a variety of projects that may include assisting with exhibit preparation, cataloging collections, conducting research, and supporting educational programs. Interns often help with event planning, visitor services, or creating digital content, depending on the museum’s size and focus. You'll likely work closely with curators, educators, and collections staff, gaining hands-on experience in both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes operations. This exposure provides valuable insight into museum careers and can help you identify specific interests within the field.
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Museum Intern

Museum Intern

Downers Grove Park District

Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr

Internship

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Museum Fall Intern
About us: The Downers Grove Park District enriches our community through natural area preservation and exceptional recreation, parks, and facilities that inspire memorable experiences. With almost 600 acres of parks and facilities, there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages and interests to grow, play, imagine and explore. Learn more at dgparks.org.
The Opportunity: As the Museum Fall Intern you will obtain a wide-ranging overview of Museum operations and gain experience in museum education, collections and historical research.
Pay: $15 per hour and potential for credit towards degree at a college or university
Work Schedule:
  • Position will be a 16-week position from August to December with an average of 10-12 hours per week totaling 200 hours.
  • Work hours are flexible but must take place weekdays between standard museum business hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.
  • Occasional special events, Saturdays, and evening program hours required as well.
What You'll Do:
  • Help research, develop and lead educational programs for the Downers Grove community
  • Attend special events and prepare interactive elements for events and exhibits as needed.
  • Observe and assist with collections processing, updating artifacts in the museum’s database and helping to complete an inventory of the museum’s collection as needed.
  • Greet visitors at the front desk and answer general visitor questions in order to gain an understanding of Museum visitors and their needs.
  • Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
  • Must have regular, consistent, and predictable attendance
  • Follows and adheres to Park District policy and safety guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Job may be modified at any time
About you:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Self-motivated
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in various settings
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Interns must be working towards a degree in one of the following fields: History, Anthropology, American Studies, Museum Studies or equivalent.
  • The Museum prefers students who have experience volunteering for a historical organization.
  • Must possess certification in CPR and First Aid, or become certified within 1 month of being hired (free training provided by the Park District if needed)
  • Able to walk, stand, sit, crouch for extended periods of time, as well as occasionally lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
What sets us apart:
  • Flexible hours and supportive coworkers
  • Collaborative and connected management team
  • Great chance to develop leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Learn life skills like time management and communication
  • Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The Downers Grove Park District is an EOE.

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