Museum Studies Intern: Exhibits, Education & Collections

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend Museum in Texas offers a spring 2027 internship through the Fort Bend History Association. The role includes planning and presentation of educational programming, collections care, exhibition development, interpretation research and facilitation, visitor services, and special event coordination.

Preferred candidates are graduate or undergraduate students in museum studies, public history, or history, with museum experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate candidate in museum studies, public history, or history.
• Experience working in museums preferred.
• Must have a car for commuting to internship site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and presentation of educational programming.
• Assist with collections care and exhibition development.
• Conduct interpretation research and facilitate interpretation for visitors.
• Support visitor services and front-desk tasks during peak times.
• Coordinate special events in conjunction with museum staff.

Skills

Communication

Research

Event planning

Education

Museum studies

Public history

History

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fort Bend Museum in Texas offers a spring 2027 internship through the Fort Bend History Association. The role includes planning and presentation of educational programming, collections care, exhibition development, interpretation research and facilitation, visitor services, and special event coordination.

Preferred candidates are graduate or undergraduate students in museum studies, public history, or history, with museum experience preferred.