Keystone Internship - State Museum of Pennsylvania (Museum Education) (College)

Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's (PHMC) Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. Apply today to enhance your specialized skill set while embarking upon an exciting career path!

Our Keystone Summer Internship Program is designed to provide preprofessional training to students interested in pursuing a career in history, historic preservation, or museums. We created this program to be an integral part of our interns' academic training, and students are encouraged to seek credit. Each Keystone Summer Intern will work directly with a PHMC staff mentor on a specific project or projects and will also learn about PHMC's multiple functions though educational and networking opportunities. Interns will also have regular opportunities to reflect on their own experiences within the broader context of the challenges and possibilities of public history. Keystone interns will receive a formal evaluation at the conclusion of the internship and will be asked to provide feedback to PHMC on their experience. As a Keystone Intern for the State Museum of Pennsylvania, you may expect to:

• Assist with prep, set-up, and presentation of programming.
• Lead interactive school tours and programs.
• Design new interactive elements and educational materials (games, assignments, activities, etc.) for museum educators to incorporate into future programming.
• Creatively and collaboratively with the Education team, develop concepts for new resources and programs.
• The intern will spend time with visitors and evaluate their experiences. Research the latest museum education trends. Create and implement hands-on activities for visitors.
• Assist with inventorying hands-on collection.
• Participate in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Internship Program to gain knowledge of the variety of programs offered at the Commission as well as collaborating with fellow interns.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a 10-week internship, running between May 2025 through August 2025, totaling approximately 225-300 hours.
• Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program, at the time of their internship.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able and willing to report to Harrisburg, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 12 and August 22, 2025.
• You must be working towards a degree in Education, Museum Education, Museum Studies, or a closely related subject.
• You must have experience working with the general public.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience or training in program creation and evaluation.
• Work, academic, or volunteer experience that has prepared you for this internship.
• An understanding of how this internship will help you meet your academic and/or career goals.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.