What past summer interns have to say...

“You allowed me to apply my skills to learn and experience museum and non-profit work…I knew that I could do more...because you gave me that chance back in Michigan. You (the museum staff) helped me begin my career and I am very thankful for everything.”

“I was very well guided by all of the staff here and felt very much at home. I never felt uncomfortable, even when I was assigned challenging/new tasks.”

“I had a great time working with my fellow interns and sharing personal interests and hobbies, and stories. It is inspiring to hear different stories and backgrounds and it helped me feel supported and encouraged in my goals and career decisions.”

2024 Summer Internship Opportunities

Applications are closed for Summer 2024 internship opportunities. We encourage you to check back for future openings. For your reference, below is a list of internships typically offered. Thank you for your interest! 

Collections Internship
Supports the digitization of the Holland Museum archives and collection, including the preparation of object documentation and photographs and the transfer of all collection data into an online database.

Education Internship
Research and design educational materials for schools and programs including educator packets, History in a Box kits, and interactive exhibition activities.

History Interpretation Internship
Share the stories behind the Settlers House and Cappon House historic homes by conducting weekly public tours, helping our visitors make personal connections with the people and places of the past.

Youth and Family Engagement Internship
Support the museum's community outreach initiatives through developing children's educational programs and activity kits for the offsite Meet Up and Eat Up Summer meal program, conducting community walking tours, and representing the Holland Museum at other outreach events.

Communications Internship
Responsible for supporting the development and marketing at the Holland Museum. Research potential grant opportunities, work to expand our membership base, send weekly e-newsletter communications, and be responsible for curating and managing the Museum's social media.

Exhibits Internship
Responsible for conducting research for future exhibits at the Holland Museum, assist Exhibits Coordinator  in developing new ways to exhibit our collection and help with the installation of the Summer exhibition.

STEAM Learning/Spark!Lab Internship
Responsible for working primarily in the Holland Museum's Spark!Lab Smithsonian Education Lab, this position will engage visitors in completing hands-on design challenges by encouraging them to invent and build their own solutions. Will also work closely with museum staff and programing opportunities throughout the summer.