The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences enhances understanding and appreciation of the world’s natural environment, emphasizing biodiversity in North Carolina and the southeastern United States.
The Museum offers college internships for academic credit in administration, education (public and school programs), exhibits, public relations/communications, and research and collections. Interns can apply and supplement their classroom knowledge, obtain valuable job experience and establish professional contacts.
For an academic credit internship, successful applicants will work a flexible number of hours per week during the semester. Credit will be determined by applicant’s advisor/university for number of hours worked during the semester. (For example, 120 hours equals three semester credit hours.)
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have completed four semesters of coursework. Graduate students may also apply.
- Experience and/or knowledge of field of internship.
- Grade point average of at least B.
- Education interns must be able to communicate well with the public.
- Enthusiasm/strong interest in learning about science education, environmental science, museum studies, research, etc.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Administration Interns assist staff with day-to-day operations of the Museum. Interns may help with visitor services, purchasing, safety, security, building maintenance, computers, library, telephones, mail and budget.
Education/Public Programs Interns work with Museum staff to present and develop programs at the Museum and across the state. Summer interns also assist with a variety of exciting week-long classes held at the Museum and off site. Interns can assist with special weekend events that occur nearly every month.
Education/School Programs Interns help staff and volunteers present programs to students and educators from across North Carolina. Internship time may be spent in the classroom, distance learning theater, Discovery Room, Living Conservatory or Naturalist Center.
Exhibits Interns assist staff in creating and maintaining the displays, exhibits and traveling exhibitions of the Museum. Interns may work with exhibit staff in developing exhibits if their experiences match expertise needed. (Must provide a portfolio at interview.)
Prairie Ridge Interns assist staff with the demonstration garden and the bird feeding area around the Outdoor Classroom. Learn about different garden types and plants/shrubs/trees and variety of animals found on site to assist with weekly guided walks.
Public Relations/Communications Interns may gain experience in writing, media relations, marketing and publication design. Interns may participate in grant-writing projects.
Research and Collections Interns assist with natural history research and with collections management. Research areas include: paleontology, geology, herpetology, ornithology, mammalogy, ichthyology, malacology and selected areas in invertebrate zoology. (When selecting R & C as an internship, please specify research area of interest.)
APPLICATION PROCESS
| 1. | Completely fill out the application and have your faculty sponsor sign it. Internship Application | |
| 2. | Attach a personal statement in which you address the following: | |
| a) | Your career goals; how this internship will help you achieve those goals; and why you wish to intern at the Museum. | |
| b) | Relevant courses. | |
| c) | Skills, activities, and/or experience that are relevant to this internship. | |
| 3. | Enclose a transcript or have the school’s registrar send one to the address below. It does not have to be an official copy. | |
| 4. | Incomplete applications will not be considered. | |
| 5. | Mail application to: | |
| Internship
Coordinator N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1029 |
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| 6. | Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by phone or mail approximately one week after the application deadline. | |
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| July 1 | Fall semester (16 weeks) | |
| November 1 | Spring semester (16 weeks) | |
| April 1 | Summer semester (12 weeks) |
For more information, contact Tullie Johnson, internship coordinator, at 919.733.7450, ext. 605.
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