NEW! Museum Floor Internship!

The Museum Floor Internship is a volunteer internship for students ages 15-18 enrolled in high school. Interns will support hands-on learning at the museum, focusing on assisting staff in managing volunteers and providing a seamless hands-on exhibit experience for museum visitors. They will work closely with our Operations Department to understand the management of the museum floor, guest experiences, and museum internal processes. Applying for the internship will give students valuable insight into the job application and interview process within a professional environment.

Museum Floor Interns will work primarily on the exhibit floor to facilitate and lead volunteer activities during operating hours. Shifts will be offered on weekends with flexible hours and time commitments; not all days will be required. Before their internship, Floor Interns must attend an orientation/training day and ensure they are able to meet the minimum time commitment of 40 hours for the summer semester. (Training counts toward the 40-hour requirement.)

Available Shift Times:
Saturdays: 9:30 am – 2 pm or 1:30 pm – 6 pm
Sundays: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm or 2 pm – 5 pm

Interns will be expected to take at least one 15-minute break during their 4-hour shift.

Additional shifts may become available throughout the semester.

Intern Expectations

Floor Interns will be expected to:

  • Attend a 1.5-hour training session
  • Work 40 hours throughout the semester
  • Interact professionally with guests
  • Work collaboratively with museum staff and other interns
  • Arrive on time and maintain professional communication with management

Sci-Tech Expectations

STDC will provide to interns:

  • High quality training regarding group management and leadership techniques
  • Opportunities to learn backend technology skills and communication skills
  • Direct supervision when on-site along with chances to work autonomously over time
  • Letters of recommendation and opportunities to connect with community partners

Internship Timeline

Fall Semester 2025 Schedule:

(Phone interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are submitted. Applicants must complete a phone interview before they may be invited for an in-person interview.)

  • July 22nd: Applications Open
  • August 15th: Applications Close
  • August 17th - August 31st: Interviews
  • September 6th: Orientation
  • September 7th: Fall session begins
  • November 30th: Fall session ends