INTERNSHIP OPENING:
Public Programs Internship at the American Museum of Natural History
The Public Programs division of the museum organizes lectures, workshops, fieldtrips and film
screenings related to the museum’s temporary and permanent exhibits. Interns will also have the
opportunity to work on projects related to the Margaret Mead Film Festival.
Interns are critical to our operations and we are currently seeking motivated and creative
individuals to work with us. This internship enables interns to learn about public programs and
film festival production, museum operations, and outreach strategies. We require our interns
to work at least 2 whole days per week (10:00-5:00 pm, M-F) plus assist with 4 evening and 2
weekend programs per semester. Although this is an unpaid internship, many of our past interns
have received payment or credit through work-study or academic credit programs offered by their
universities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Intern tasks include, but are not limited to: general office and administrative support; composing/
designing and distributing flyers and posters; compiling and overseeing various mailings;
maintaining databases and website; working on outreach, education or web projects; and assisting
with marketing/publicity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current college or graduate students, preferably with arts, social science or media degrees.
Must be reliable, organized and positive. Must have deep knowledge of Excel and Word. Arts/
technology knowledge, and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, a plus.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Please send resume and cover letter as attachments to: Public Programs
(publicprograms@amnh.org), subject line “Internship.”
