Positions open in a great environment!
Internships - unpaid
Learn the operations of a history museum while earning both experience and credits from your school. All internships are unpaid and experience-based. Internships are offered by quarter or semester. To be considered for an internship select the department of interest, submit a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, and unofficial transcript to the appropriate person of contact.
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
Education Department
Education Intern
Assist with all facets of museum education from developing enrichment materials to working with schools and the public. Education Interns may focus on a particular aspect of education or rotate through the various program areas.
Requirements:
History and/or Education majors, Museum Studies
Availability:
Monday through Friday, 8AM -5PM, part-time hours vary
Wages:
Unpaid (earn credits)
Interested?
Complete the online Internship Application form.
Contact:
Stephanie Lile, Head of Education
slile@wshs.wa.gov
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 798-5878
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
Marketing Department
Marketing Assistant
Works with the Marketing Department at the Washington State History Museum to design, create,
and assist with marketing needs. Duties may include administering surveys, assisting with
marketing campaigns, developing marketing collateral, event planning and coordinating, research,
supporting guest services, promoting exhibits and events, social media engagement, writing, and more.
Requirements:
Museum Studies, History, Communications, or Graphics majors
Availability:
Monday through Friday, mornings or afternoons.
Wages:
Unpaid (earn credits)
Contact:
Magda Nieves, Washington State History Museum,
(253) 798-5922 or email mnieves@wshs.wa.gov
Graphic Design Assistant
Works with the Marketing Department at the Washington State History Museum to design
and create posters, flyers, rack cards, signs, and more.
Requirements:
Communications or Graphics majors
Availability:
Monday through Friday, mornings or afternoons.
Wages:
Unpaid (earn credits)
Contact:
Christina Dubois, Washington State History Museum,
(253) 798-5918 or email cdubois@wshs.wa.gov