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How much do museum intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for museum intern in Raleigh, NC is $16.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $18.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are museum interns?

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.

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

To thrive as a Museum Intern, you typically need a background or coursework in art history, museum studies, or a related field, along with strong research and organizational skills. Familiarity with collection management software, cataloging systems, and basic digital imaging tools is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are vital soft skills for engaging with staff, visitors, and diverse projects. These competencies ensure effective support for museum operations, educational programming, and preservation of collections.

What types of projects or responsibilities can a Museum Intern expect to handle during their internship?

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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Graphic Design Internship Fall 2026

Graphic Design Internship Fall 2026

Marbles Kids Museum

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

 
  Graphic Design Internship 

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies.  
The Opportunity
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand design? Join Team Marbles as a Graphic Design Intern and help bring the magic of play to life through compelling visuals. 

The Graphic Design Intern will support the creation of engaging print and digital assets that promote Marbles’ exhibits, programs, events, and mission. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative nonprofit environment, allowing the intern to strengthen design skills, build a professional portfolio, and gain real-world experience supporting a mission-driven organization. This is an unpaid internship. 
Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Create engaging designs that adhere to the Marbles brand identity and guidelines.

  • Collaborate with the Graphics Team and other departments to support the creation of original designs that showcase Marbles' brand and mission. 

  • Support the Graphics Team on internal graphic requests and projects.  

  • Assist with the installation of graphics and signage fabrication as part of exhibits, events, and programming. 

  • Attend and participate in Graphic Team meetings. 

Ideal Experience and Skills 

  • Must be enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit. 

  • Excellent creative, verbal, and written communication skills. 

  • Experience working with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is required. 

  • Experience working with Creative Cloud Product preferred. 

  • Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field. 

Physical Demands  

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

  • Role requires walking, standing, stooping, and bending.  

Schedule 

  • Availability to work weekdays between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Benefits  

  • Parking and commuter benefits  

  • Great Marbles Perks & Discounts  

  • Fitness Benefits  

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at ojohnson@marbleskidsmuseum.org or 919-857-1069.
Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.
Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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