Start date: May 20th, 2024
End date: August 23th, 2024

Hours: 14 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Hybrid format - interns will be expected to work from the office at least one day per week
Unpaid internship

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, describing your interests and goals for this internship, to Greer Luce, Curator of Education and Public Programs at Morven Museum & Garden, at gluce@morven.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 21th, 2024.

Description: Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton, NJ seeks an Education and Public Programs Intern to assist with program development and implementation for diverse audiences including children, adults, and families. The intern will report to the Curator of Education and Public Programs. 

Internship Duties: The Education and Public Programs Intern will assist in the research and development of a new civics education program at Morven. Duties include aiding in outreach to local schools and educators, researching resources and benchmark projects, and early generation of curriculum and professional development opportunities for teachers. The intern will also support ongoing educational programs at the museum, duties including, but not limited to, attending events, coordinating speakers, and researching new program ideas. The internship offers shadowing opportunities with different museum departments (Curatorial, Development, Visitor Services). The intern is expected to participate in our Fourth of July Jubilee, which is led by the Education and Public Programs department.

Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be organized and self-motivated. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both a remote and in-person work environment. Students interested in museum studies, education, public history, civics, historic preservation, political science, American studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. There is no education level requirement for this position, but preference will be given to applicants with some experience in education and public history.