Museum interns receive a stipend for their work. After 4 weeks, interns receive $1,000, and upon completion of their internship (8 or more weeks), they will receive an additional $1,000.
We are also able to participate in university internship credit programs.Please contact your college counselor or advisor for more information on receiving college credit for an internship and be sure to include any institutional requirements for receiving credit when you apply.
Deadlines and Applications Information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; however, priority is given to early applicants. Winter interns are typically selected by December 1, Spring by February 1, Summer by April 1, and Fall by August 1.
- Fall, Winter, and Spring interns must commit to working at least 20 hours/week for a minimum of 12 weeks during a selected work period.
- Summer interns who commit to working at least 32 hours/week for a minimum of 8 weeks are preferred.
- Some positions may require select evening or weekend availability to accommodate special events.
- The Museum seeks diversity in its internship program and provides equal opportunity to all applicants.
- The Museum requires that interns clear a background screening administered by our Human Resources Manager and a third-party screening firm. Results are confidential.
Please click here to access an application. Applications should be submitted to interns@ilhmec.org