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Colonial Williamsburg

Horticulturist

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$17/hr

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is ... Assure interns and volunteers have the proper tools and equipment and the proper training to use ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum internships in Virginia is $37,837.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28,689.00 and $43,277.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Museum internships are temporary work experiences offered by museums to students or recent graduates interested in gaining practical skills in fields such as curation, education, conservation, administration, or visitor services. These internships typically provide hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to the daily operations of a museum. Interns may assist with research, exhibit preparation, educational programming, or collection management. Most internships are part-time and may be paid or unpaid, depending on the museum and funding availability. Completing a museum internship can be an important step for those considering a career in museums or the broader cultural sector.

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As a museum intern, you may be involved in a variety of projects depending on the department, such as assisting with exhibit preparation, cataloging artifacts, conducting research, supporting educational programs, or helping with visitor services. Interns often collaborate closely with curators, educators, and collections managers, gaining hands-on experience in museum operations. It’s common to work both independently and as part of a team, and you’ll have opportunities to learn about the day-to-day challenges and rewards of museum work. This exposure is not only valuable for building practical skills but also for networking and exploring different career paths within the museum field.

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Infographic showing various Museum Internships job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,837 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Museum Education Internship

Virginia Beach, VA

OPERATION SMILE INC
Non-Profits • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

Role:Museum Education Internship

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Description
Join our team at the Anthony L. and Hideko S. Burgess Interactive Learning Center (ILC), a brand-new exhibit located at Operation Smile's Global Headquarters. The ILC serves as a "Window to the World," allowing visitors to journey alongside our friends who are affected by cleft conditions as they seek the safe surgery and comprehensive care they need and deserve. This immersive experience seeks to educate students, the community, and visitors to Virginia Beach about culture, medicine, geography, and leadership. As an Education Intern, you will be involved in the development and presentation of our educational programs to audiences of varying ages and backgrounds at the ILC. Additionally, you will support day to day operations such as research, program materials management, event support, and leading virtual and in-person experiences. This is an unpaid internship that runs for a minimum of three months.

Essential Functions:

  • Research prospective educators, schools, and events to bring more opportunities to the ILC
  • Leading field trip programming and community tours, both in-house and via distance learning
  • Assist with lesson planning for before and after field trips
  • Use learning management platform to post ILC e-learning modules
  • Provide event support, as needed.

Internship Takeaways:

  • Non-profit/International NGO experience
  • Cross-communication skills
  • Experience to engage with students
  • Teaching experience
  • Experience creating and implementing lesson plans
  • Opportunity to connect with educators

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
  • High School graduate, some college preferred
  • Strong communication skills, including public speaking
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to solve problems and research effective solutions
  • 1-2 years of customer service or administrative experience preferred

Time Commitment:

  • Ability to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours per week (more if desired) for three months
  • Availability Monday - Friday; typically between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional availability after hours, as needed for tours/events
  • Ability to commute to HQ office in Virginia Beach, VA

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