Website Science Museum
Job Description:
The Science Museum Group Internship is offering an exciting Internship Volunteer Program for 2024, providing a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in one of the world’s leading museums. The program offers a blend of behind-the-scenes experience, public engagement, and professional development. Interns will be part of a dynamic team, helping to preserve and share science and technology’s rich history while engaging with the public in a meaningful way.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with museum operations, including visitor services, exhibitions, and collections management.
- Provide support to curators and collections teams with research, cataloging, and archiving scientific artifacts.
- Participate in the planning, development, and installation of new exhibits and displays.
- Help deliver educational programs and workshops to engage visitors, including school groups and families.
- Contribute to outreach activities that aim to promote the museum’s scientific and educational mission.
- Support the marketing and communications teams by assisting with social media, content creation, and public relations efforts.
- Assist in organizing museum events, public talks, and special exhibitions.
- Ensure a positive and informative experience for all visitors by providing assistance and answering questions about the museum’s exhibitions and activities.
Benefits:
- Gain invaluable experience in the museum, education, and cultural heritage sectors.
- Hands-on learning in areas such as curation, public engagement, event planning, and exhibition development.
- Access to mentorship from experienced museum professionals.
- Networking opportunities within the museum and broader cultural heritage community.
- Personal and professional development workshops designed to enhance your career skills.
- Opportunity to work on real-world projects that contribute to the museum’s mission.
- Flexible work schedules to accommodate academic or personal commitments.
- Free admission to museum events and exhibitions.
- Travel reimbursement (depending on specific arrangements).
Requirements:
- Open to current university students or recent graduates, preferably in history, museum studies, education, science communication, or related fields.
- A passion for science, technology, history, and public engagement.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service and ensuring a positive visitor experience.
- Availability to commit to at least 10-15 hours per week during the internship period.
- A genuine interest in working in a museum or cultural institution environment.
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
- Good organizational and time management abilities.
- Attention to detail, particularly when working with artifacts and museum collections.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for public engagement and education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms.
- Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Experience:
- No previous experience in a museum is required, though prior volunteer work, internships, or academic projects related to history, education, or science communication are a plus.
- Experience working with the public or in a customer service role is advantageous.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the Science Museum Group’s website. Applications should include:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the internship, relevant skills, and how this program aligns with your career goals.
- Contact details for two references (academic or professional).
To apply for this job please visit www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk.
