Current Internship Opportunities

The Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA) is happy to announce that they are accepting proposals from prospective graduate student participants for the 2026 program. The program will be held next summer at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Please forward this announcement to interested students and re-post to relevant lists.

SIMA is a graduate student summer training program in museum research methods offered through the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History with major funding from the Cultural Anthropology Program of the National Science Foundation.

The program offers two types of internships: Research Internships and Collections and Archives Internships. The internships are open to graduate students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a U.S. university, as well as U.S. students studying abroad. International students can be considered if they are enrolled in a university in the U.S. Members of Canadian First Nations are eligible under treaty agreements.

For detailed information about SIMA internships and application instructions please visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/anthropology/programs/summer-institute-museum-anthropology

Questions? Please email: sima@si.edu

Curatorial Intern, Studio Museum in Harlem

• Program Duration: January 12 – April 17, 2026 (14 weeks) 
• Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays. 
• Stipend: $5,292 
• Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025

About The Organization

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

Internship Program Description

The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates’ valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.

*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*

Job Summary

The Curatorial Intern will work under the direction of the Curatorial Assistants. Interns will be involved in a range of curatorial research projects. A key component of this internship will be conducting research and writing for objects and artists represented in the permanent collection, as well as administrative tasks to support the department’s curatorial library. Projects will also include deep research on mission specific-related exhibitions happening globally. The intern may also be completing administrative tasks for exhibition-related projects.

The Curatorial Internship position is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring/minoring in art history, visual culture, or a related field. Applicants should be interested in curatorial work and have excellent writing and research skills, and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at once and work independently.

Application Information

Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience.

Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding.

Application Materials: 
To be considered, applicants must submit the following

• Resume

• A cover letter

• A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)

Dates and Details

• Program Duration: January 12 – April 17, 2026 (14 weeks)

• Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays.

• Stipend: $5,292

• Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025

• Interview Notifications Sent By: Dec 1, 2025, if you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Spring 2026 cohort.

• In November, we will be in the midst of programming for the Studio Museum’s opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this very busy time.

Mandatory Orientation:

All accepted interns must attend an in- person orientation on the morning of Monday, January 12, 2026, to begin the program.

Location: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105

Job function:

• Catalog incoming donations in the database for record keeping. This includes noting condition in reports, creating artifact descriptions and more.
• Label artifacts once they’re in the database, including sewing labels, marking them with provided supplies, etc.
• Assist with updating records for the public portal, including marking records as public, assist with updating photographs, and more.
• Assist with researching artifacts and their provenance to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Assist with ensuring all documentation is gathered for the physical records, including any research that has been done while cataloging the artifact.
• As needed, assist with various tasks within collections and registration, including assisting with inventories, database work, preparing and removing artifacts from exhibits, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• An interest in cataloging , creating records for museum artifacts, making labels, writing descriptions, etc.  You will start and end the lifecycle of cataloging an artifact, including creating a record, photographing the artifact for the database, making a label for the artifact, and preparing it to move to collections storage.
• Strong technological skills, including knowledge of how to use a computer and keyboard, be able to use a digital camera and upload pictures from it to the computer, and be able to upload photographs to the database from the computer or camera.  You will also receive training on the database system and cataloging requirements, so you will need to be able to watch and listen to a recorded video and be able to type within a database.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to stay organized, ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong research skills
• The ability to write clearly and legible.
• Passionate about working with artifacts from Oklahoma history.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical expectations of the position, including  the ability to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to evaluate artifacts and printed materials, as well as materials on a screen, the ability to sit for extended periods of time, and the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
• A willingness to learn

Preferred requirements:

• A basic understanding of handling, labeling and caring for artifacts is preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of how to use a Collections Management Database is preferred but not required.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions, including volunteer and internships, are required to complete and pass a State of Oklahoma background check before working.

If interested, please contact:
Ashlie Daniels
Museum Registrar
Oklahoma Historical Society
Ashlie.daniels@history.ok.gov
405-522-0737

The application is now open for the Getty’s 2026-2027 Graduate Internship program - and highlight the one in digital preservation specifically.

The intern in Collection Platforms & Data (Getty Digital) will gain intensive experience preserving Getty's unique collections and assets in digital format, which include archives of artists, galleries, and art historians and audio/video artworks and documentation as well as websites, institutional born-digital records, and research data. The intern’s primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting and testing workflows for ingesting content of all types into a managed system, and developing creative ways to archive complex web experiences, with other projects assigned according to the intern’s particular skills and interests. Specific tasks may include developing preservation plans for file characterization, migration, and normalization, performing quality assurance on web archives and troubleshooting technical issues that arise, assessing technical metadata for digital assets, and participating in the drafting of policies and procedures related to digital preservation. 

All positions are full-time for 12 months from September 14, 2026 through August 27, 2027. The grant amount is $52,500 for twelve months, plus $1,500 towards relocation expenses. Interns receive seven days of paid vacation and all holidays observed by Getty. Housing is not provided. Support for research travel for up to $3,000 is provided for each participant. Graduate Interns are eligible to enroll in the Getty's health care plan. 

Please note that internships are open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the field are encouraged to apply.  

Applicants must be: Students currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants) in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying or individuals who have completed a relevant graduate degree (Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), graduate conservation certificate, or their equivalents for international applicants) on or after January 1, 2023, with postgraduate activities in their field, paid or unpaid. 

The deadline for applications is November 4, 2025. 

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) offers six-month paid internships in 2026. The internship program is open to current students and recent graduates who are nationals of a NATO member state. 

The NATO Library as part of the Archives and Information Management Section (Executive Management Division) will be hiring an intern in 2026 to work in our international team of librarians in Brussels. The Library serves NATO Headquarters, Delegations and Partners and provides credible and timely public information sources and services on international relations, defense, security, and current world affairs.

Interested? Apply here: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=250750&lang=en

The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is currently accepting applications for Fall 2025 Paid Internships. Interns play an integral role in the Curator's Office, contributing their skills and enthusiasm to completing substantive projects that assist the curatorial staff in fulfilling our mission to preserve the records and history of the Supreme Court and provide visitors with information on Court history and architecture. Additionally, all interns gain valuable public speaking and interpersonal skills by regularly conducting tours and Courtroom Lectures and by staffing a Visitor Desk.

A detailed description of the program and application instructions can be found on the Supreme Court's website:
 http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/curatorial_internship/InternshipInfoSheet.aspx. The USA Jobs posting opens today, May 16 and will remain open for three weeks. All applications and other required materials must be submitted by Thursday, June 5 to receive consideration for the fall.

Please note: Interns will gain an understanding of museum practices and procedures and receive a thorough introduction to the history and functions of the Supreme Court, however this is not a legal internship. It does not involve working with legal functions of the Court.

Please submit questions regarding the Supreme Court Internship Program via web form: https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/jip/contact_internship.aspx or by phone at 202-479-3415.

The Sapulpa Public Library would be a great fit for any type of library student to intern at. Our library is a stand-alone library which would give an intern different area to work in, during their internship they would work at the circulation desk, work with our children’s and teen librarian, learn how to catalog materials and then process these books for the shelves. We have a genealogy department, a STEM studio, summer reading program, events throughout the year such as in October we have a STEAM Con convention featuring steampunk outfits, vendors, performers, etc. In November we have an Author Showcase that features 12 Oklahoma authors and publishers. The past interns have helped with our Summer Reading program, in which they would create, work, setup a program for the summer, they have done their own Storytime and craft, shadowed myself when I was the assistant director, and they can certainly shadow me as the director now. I believe our library can offer a full “librarian” experience to help students get a feel for which direction in their library career they would like to pursue. Melodie Reader-Jones is your student, and she is the Assistant Librarian here at the library.

Internships are available fall, spring, and summer terms. Sapulpa Public Library hours are Mon-Thurs from 9-7pm, Fridays from 9-5, and Saturdays from 10-2pm.

If you are interested, please forward a current resume and interest via email to:

Kristin Haddock, Library Director
khaddock@sapulpaok.gov

The Museum Specialist acts primarily as a behind-the-scenes technician, providing their individual skills, knowledge and experience to technical museum projects. Projects may include work involving document archives, collections management, collections conservation, collections cataloguing, assisting with exhibit curation, collections inventory, assisting in the library, writing and editing text, and general museum promotions. 

The museum building houses the National Scouting Museum collection which is around 45.5K artifacts, the Philmont Scout Ranch collection 5K artifacts, and the Ernest Thompson Seton Library which is a reference library mostly with some rare books too.

It is a paid summer internship $1,560.00 a month with room and board, the room is a tent with a cot, mattress, locker, and power. 3 meals a day at the scout dining hall.  The work week is 40 hrs. Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 or as necessary for special events. Employees have to be a member of the Boy Scouts but can get a membership for the summer.

Staff at the Ranch are able to hike in the mountains and do the programs on their days off. Program includes fishing, shooting, climbing, campfires, and mountain bike riding or horse riding. If they want to get away a drive to Taos, NM or to Trinidad, CO is only and 1.5 hr. drive with lots to do.

For question contact Cris Elliott (575)376-2291 x51097

Apply at: https://registerphilmont.org/staff/app

The Freedom Center Community Archive (FCCA) internship program offers training and authentic experience working in an archival setting. If you are a graduate student interested in learning more about how archives work, or are considering an archival or museum career, we encourage you to apply. FCCA is currently seeking talented individuals of all backgrounds—we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities – to fill three internships (one paid and two unpaid). 

If you have questions about the internship process, contact Dr. Edwards (buffy@ou.edu)

Internship Opportunity for Museums Studies Students

American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is excited to announce an internship opportunity within the exhibitions department.  An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in object handling, exhibition creation and preparation, and installation techniques.  The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced museums staff.  Interns will participate in team meetings and events.

Duties may include:

• Exhibit creation and preparation 
• Installation of objects in gallery spaces
• Processing incoming and outgoing loans
• Assessing items for condition issues, photography, and cleaning
• Inventorying mounts and supplies
• Research 
• Drafting object checklists
• Collection management and condition reporting

Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in museums studies or a related program in public history, library and information studies, or similar, with a strong interest in museum work.

Qualifications:

• Interested in gaining experience with exhibition design and fabrication
• Coursework in museum studies, archives, library science, or public history
• Self motivated with strong organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent research and writing skills 
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, e-mail, search engines, and web-based platforms and databases, with ability to learn new systems quickly

Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.

Work Conditions: Climbing on step stools and ladders up to 8 feet tall; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others. 

Contact: Jaye McCaghren (museums/exhibits) at jmccaghren@americansongarchives.org

Internship Opportunity for MLIS/Archival Certificate Students 

American Song Archives (ASA), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity within the archives department. An internship at ASA provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain professional skills in archival processing, to put archival theories and methods into practice, and to be embedded within a professional archives team with participation in team meetings and events. The work is performed in person under the supervision of experienced archivists and alongside other professionals in the field. Interns will gain experience with archival processes and standards, preservation strategies, and use of digital asset and collections management systems. 

Duties May Include:

• Arrangement and description of archival materials
•  Research and preparation of descriptive summaries, biographical statements, and scope and content notes for use in finding aids'
• Updating and/or creating finding aids
• Digital imaging of notable finds in collections for use in future exhibitions at the centers
• Preservation rehousing activities
• Assisting with intake of archival accessions
• Conducting preliminary inventories of materials
•  Assisting with special projects as needed

Eligibility: Applications are open to current graduate students pursuing a program in library and information studies with a concentration in archives; or a related program in public history, museum studies, or similar, with a strong interest in archival work.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to observe privacy restrictions and maintain security of materials
• Interest in gaining experience with archival arrangement and description
• Coursework in archives and records management, library science, or public history
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Interest in gaining or strengthening skills in the care and handling of archival materials
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, search engines, and web-based platforms and databases, with ability to learn new systems quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with primary source materials
• Experience arranging, describing, and encoding finding aids for archival collections
• Familiarity with archival descriptive standards, especially Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
• Experience with collections management systems such as Archivist’s Toolkit or ArchivesSpace

Work Schedule: The internship is conducted on-site at the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa. Start and end dates of the internship are negotiable. The intern is expected to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and to participate in team meetings and other scheduled activities.  

Work Conditions: Regular computer use with frequent standing and sitting to process collections; climbing on step stools and ladders to reach boxes; occasional exposure to dust; occasional lifting of heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.  

About American Song Archives (ASA): ASA manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, which are dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of these two influential figures. In addition to the namesake archives of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, ASA holds numerous archival collections devoted to prominent musicians, scholars, collectors, and others closely associated with the broader folk and popular music communities, including Oscar Brand, Ron Cohen, Cynthia Gooding, Harold Leventhal, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Michael Scully, among others. 

Contact:  Stephanie Stewart (archives) at: sstewart@americansongarchives.org

Position Summary: Archive Intern at Harwelden Mansion

Harwelden Mansion is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to assist in creating and organizing an official archive for the mansion's historical collections during the Spring Semester. The intern will help set up a new archive database, scan, photograph, and write descriptions for a variety of items, and conduct research to properly document and catalog the mansion’s history. This hands-on position is ideal for a student interested in history, archival work, and digital preservation.

Position Summary: Archive & Media Intern at The Church Studio

The Church Studio is looking for a motivated intern to assist with organizing and cataloging its extensive collection of historical materials using our existing Starchive database. In addition to archive work, the intern will help organize photos and text for a coffee table book about The Church Studio and manage related files on Dropbox. There may also be an opportunity to contribute to website development for these projects. This position offers valuable experience in archival work, media management, and digital content organization, perfect for a student with an interest in music history, photography, and media production.

Position Summary: Project Manager Intern at The Church Studio

The Church Studio is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager Intern to help organize a summer festival (Carney Fest) and support various ongoing projects related to the studio, archive, museum, and programming. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating logistics for the festival, develop systems for the Studio Row neighborhood (managed by The Church Studio and other partners), and oversee the execution of initiatives across multiple areas. This position offers a dynamic work environment and is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for the arts, and experience in project management

If you are interested in any of these internships, send a current resume and email to: Teresa Knox, CEO at teresaknox918@gmail.com