Internships
We love interns! Whether you’re looking to enhance your skill set, earn scholastic credit, or want to contribute in a significant way, we want to hear from you.
At NMAS, we’re flexible when it comes to scheduling and hours, and are happy to work with you and your college or university to meet course requirements and your educational goals. Accepted interns work remotely, approximately 10-15 hours a week. Unfortunately, we cannot offer stipends or housing at this time.
To apply for an internship, submit a cover letter, résumé and writing sample by e-mail to info@museumofanimals.org.
Current Openings
Research/Exhibits Intern
The accepted intern will work closely with the Museum Team to gather data for the curation of future exhibit(s). Primary responsibilities will include assisting with the development of qualitative research questions, reviewing literature, and conducting interviews.
Requirements:
-Interest in animal protection and/or animal studies
-Experience reading and synthesizing academic material
-Excellent attention to detail, organization, writing, and verbal skills
-Well versed in Microsoft Office software applications
-Ability to work independently
-Self-motivated essential
-Must have own laptop
Collections Intern
Primary responsibilities include collections inventory, cataloging artifacts, conducting research and reporting on historical objects, assisting with featured artifacts in exhibitions, providing general programming support; other projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Strong interest in history, animal protection and human-animal studies
-Interest in / knowledge of museum database software or collection management
-Comprehension of general / best museum and collections practices
-Excellent attention to detail, organization, writing, and verbal skills
-Photography skills, a plus
-Well versed in Microsoft Office software applications
-Independent and motivated essential
-Intern must also have and use his/her own laptop
Development Intern
Primary responsibilities include: prospective donor research; scripting and submitting grant proposals; developing innovative fundraising ideas and programs; creating, writing and editing development materials (web, print); assisting with special events and programming; other projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Interest in human-animal studies
-Previous experience in development, grant writing and/or fundraising preferred
-Excellent attention to detail and organization
-Excellent communication skills (written, oral)
-Ability to effectively use and conduct internet research
-Well-versed in Microsoft Office software applications
-Independent and self-motivated essential
Education Intern
Primary responsibilities include historical research and reporting; drafting educational text and features for website, including biographies; provide general programming support; other projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Strong interest in history and human-animal studies
-Excellent attention to detail, organization, writing, and verbal skills
-Well versed in Microsoft Office software applications
-Ability to work independently
-Self-motivated essential
Humane Education Intern
Primary responsibilities include researching and drafting educational text geared towards children for the Museum website, including biographies; generating downloadable and/or printable resources for kids, caretakers and teachers; assisting with humane education programming; providing general programming support; other projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-Strong interest in history and human-animal studies
-Ability to think and write engagingly for a young audience
-Past humane education experience or work experience with children is a plus
-Excellent attention to detail, organization, writing, and verbal skills
-Well versed in Microsoft Office software applications
-Ability to work independently
-Self-motivated essential
-An artistic background (photography, graphic design, illustration) is beneficial, but not required
Graphic Arts/ Illustration Intern
Primary responsibilities include collaborating with staff on the Museum’s print and web design needs, such as brochures, posters, signage, on-line exhibits, merchandise, and printable resources (e.g. - coloring pages) for kids.
Requirements:
-Interest in human-animal studies
-Excellent attention to detail
-Demonstrable understanding of and skill in design, layout, color, and typography
-Strong command of design in terms of education, communication and marketing
-Ability to work independently
-Self-motivated essential
-Must provide a small sample portfolio when submitting a résumé
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