Museum Internships

Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development.

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Collegiate Internsips

Who: Actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. Or recent graduates within a year.    

To create a meaningful college internship experience, we focus on helping interns develop self- authorship through Baxter Magolda’s Learning Partnership Model. Each intern starts by completing Kolb’s Experiential Learning Style Questionnaire, which reveals their unique learning style and how to effectively communicate it with their supervisor. With this insight, we set clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to guide their progress and enrich their work experience.  

Baxter Magolda’s Learning Partnership Model

  • Focuses on self-authorship—empowering interns to define their own beliefs and goals.
  • Balances challenge and support by encouraging interns to set ambitious objectives with accessible resources and guidance.
  • Emphasizes collaboration and validation, helping interns feel valued as contributors and co-creators in their learning process. 
Kolb’s Experiential Learning Style Questionnaire

A four-stage cycle that supports learning through experience and reflection: 

  • Concrete Experience: Hands-on tasks related to their role.
  • Reflective Observation: Reflection on successes and areas for improvement.
  • Abstract Conceptualization: Connecting experiences to broader concepts.
  • Active Experimentation: Applying learnings to future tasks. 

Helps interns identify their learning style (Diverging, Assimilating, Converging, Accommodating) for more effective communication and task adaptation. 

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

  • Provides a goal-setting structure that combines institutional methods with SMART goal elements.
  • Encourages interns to set clear, measurable goals, fostering both personal growth and organizational impact.
  • Aligns with their learning style (identified through Kolb) to create focused, actionable objectives they discuss with their managers early in the internship. 

Youth Internships

Academic Year Youth Internships | Summer Youth Internship Program

Who: Actively enrolled high school students, 14-19 years old; or equivalent program.

Our Promise: As a result of taking part in the Summer Youth Internship Program, interns will gain authentic work experience and develop transferable skills while contributing to our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.

Learning Goal #1 Interns will develop their social and vocational competencies and an understanding of their application to future professional/academic environments

Learning Outcomes: Interns will be able to...
1.    Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, colleagues and Museum visitors.  
2.    Collaborate with a team to accomplish a shared goal.
3.    Recognize the importance of effective time management. 
 

Learning Goal #2 Interns will understand the expectations of professionalism and performance in a complex work environment 

Learning Outcomes: Interns will be able to...
1.    Demonstrate understanding of workplace policies and performance expectations
2.    Accept feedback and evaluation, and use information to improve performance
3.    Evaluate their own level of interest in this industry
4.    Describe how their contributions correlate with the Museum’s mission.
 

Internship FAQs

Who can apply for an internship?

Collegiate Interns: Actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate students, or recent graduates within a year of graduation. 

Youth Interns: Actively enrolled high school students aged 14-19 or those participating in an equivalent program. 

Do you accept international students?

Yes, we accept international students who do not require sponsorship.

Can I do an internship for course credit?

Yes, as long as your educational institution allows it. Students are responsible for paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees.

Can I use my work study funds or my school's internship stipend?

Yes, as long as your educational institution allows it. We can work with students who wish to use their work study funds or internship stipends from their school. Students are responsible for all paperwork.

May I apply for multiple internships?

Yes, you may apply for multiple internships if you meet the eligibility requirements for each position.

When does recruiting start for summer, fall, or winter/spring internships?

Recruiting for internships typically aligns with academic semesters, we try to get positions posted around the following times:

  • Summer: February/March  
  • Fall: June/July
  • Spring: October/November

Please be aware that there are many factors that impact our timeliness.

When are the application deadlines?

Application deadlines will be specified in the internship postings. Please refer to the specific internship listing for exact dates.

Do you offer housing for interns or relocation assistance?

No, interns are responsible for their own housing and relocation costs. 

What are the benefits of being an intern at the Museum of Science?

Intern benefits include free parking in the Museum garage and proximity to the MBTA's Green Line. Interns receive free admission to the Exhibit Halls, IMAX® films, Planetarium shows, 4-D shows, and Duck Tours, as well as discounts in the Museum store and café. We also have a great reciprocity agreement with local museums and institutions, so you can visit them for free or reduced rates while you are an intern at the Museum.

Is there a career pathway at the Museum of Science?

Yes! The career pathway varies depending on whether you are a youth in high school or a post-high-school applicant. 

Students in high school or enrolled in a similar program must be between the ages of 14-19 to apply to our youth internship positions. 

Applicants who are in college, graduate school, or are adult career changers can apply for any available internship. 

At the conclusion of an internship, interns are welcome to apply for any available jobs. 

For more information about our career pathway, please contact the internship program coordinator at interncoordinator@mos.org. 

I have a question that is not listed on this page. Whom should I contact?

For any additional questions, please contact the Internship Manager at interncoordinator@mos.org.

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