Spring Internship 2027 | Richmond, TX

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

The Fort Bend Museum announces a spring internship opening for 2027. The Fort Bend History Association is an AAM-accredited 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation chartered in 1967, whose mission is to preserve and interpret Texas and Fort Bend County history. The Association owns and operates the Fort Bend Museum. The Texas Historical Commission, in a published evaluation of historic sites (2001), termed the Fort Bend Museum "one of Texas' best local history showcases.” The successful intern candidate will have the opportunity to assist with projects including, but not limited to, planning and presentation of educational programming, collections care, exhibition development, interpretation research and facilitation, visitor services, and special event coordination over the course of the internship.

Preferred Candidate: Will be a graduate or undergraduate candidate in museum studies, public history, or history from an accredited institution, with a focus/interest in museum exhibition, collections management, or museum education. Experience working in museums preferred. The internship will run roughly from January to July depending on the needs of the candidate. The Fort Bend Museum’s Chief Curator will work with candidate to establish course credit and meet appropriate requirements. Candidate must have a car while completing the internship.

Work Week: Approximately 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday
Compensation: $15 - $17/hour, depending on experience

Deadline: October 2, 2026