Intern at Portland Children's Museum!

The Portland Children's Museum offers internships for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as high school students.

An internship at Portland Children's Museum is a dynamic and exciting way to develop skills and gain work experience in an innovative museum environment. Many of the Museum's interns receive credit from their college or university; the Museum encourages interns to explore this option and will assist the intern in getting credit whenever possible. Contact your school to inquire about their policies.

Guidelines for College and Graduate Level Internships:

• Minimum 12-week time commitment, with 15 hours worked per week. Needs vary by department.
• Internships are non-compensated.
• Starting and ending dates will be specified in advance.
• The Museum reserves the right to terminate any internship at any time.
• Intern applicants must submit application with background check.

Guidelines for High School Internships:

High School interns are required to commit to six hours weekly for six months. During the summer season, a commitment of at least twelve hours weekly for three months is required. However, needs may vary by department. Internships are available on an ongoing basis and can coincide with the applicant's school schedule. Weekend shifts are possible in most cases.

• Internships are non-compensated.
• Start and end dates will be specified in advance
• Children's Museum reserves the right to terminate any internship at any time for any cause.
• Each intern must complete an internship application with background check as part of the application process.

Applying:

Children's Museum High School Intern Program is competitive. The most successful interns are interested in working with and for children, have good interpersonal skills and can articulate their goals. Enthusiasm and reliability is important. Prospective interns should direct their resumes with a letter of interest to the Volunteer Coordinator at the contact information below. Prospective interns should email their resume and a letter of interest regarding a specific internship opportunity to lyasuda@portlandcm.org. The applicant will be contacted if he/she is eligible and if a position is currently available.

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