About the Internship Program

The Summer Internship in Museum Studies is an eight- to ten-week summer internship. Internship placements begin in June and end in mid-August. Exact start and end dates will be mutually decided upon between the intern and their supervisor at the museum. Successful applicants will work closely with museum staff on meaningful projects and gain experience in the operation of a large museum. Work weeks will generally consist of 37.5 hours, with occasional additional commitments for meetings and field trips. Hours will vary according to assignment.

Internship placements are tailored to the skills and interests of individual applicants. Opportunities are available in Museum Education, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Collections/Archives, Development/Advancement, Marketing, and Horticulture/Historic Landscapes. Please see the application form for full descriptions.

For more information on what it is like to be an intern at Strawbery Banke Museum, click here to read Insights From an Intern, written by 2010 intern Sarah Helmers.

About Strawbery Banke
Strawbery Banke is an outdoor history museum located in the heart of Portsmouth, NH, a vibrant coastal city. Our 10-acre site tells compelling stories of life during 350 years of change in a New England waterfront neighborhood. Fully furnished restored houses and interiors depict change over time from 1695-1955. The site is also home to exhibits on craftsmanship, archaeology, architecture, historic landscapes, and preservation.

Museum programs feature engaging learning experiences for all audiences. Each year, Strawbery Banke welcomes more than 60,000 visitors; delivers learning experiences to more than 12,000 school-age students; conducts original archaeological and collections research; and offers a wide-ranging array of public programs. The daily program has featured interactive opportunities, family discovery learning, roleplaying, interpretation, hearth cooking, themed tours, and much more.

Eligibility
Internships are available to both graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in academic institutions within the United States and its territories.

Benefits
Stipends and housing on the museum grounds may be available for qualified applicants. Strawbery Banke Musuem staff members will provide any needed assistance for applicants seeking academic credit.

How to Apply
Internships are awarded on a competitive basis. Please click here to download the internship application. Please complete the application and submit by postal mail. Along with your application form, please submit:

• A personal statement of up to one page in length (this can be included in your cover letter), detailing your interest in the internship program and the specific placement you desire as an intern at Strawbery Banke Museum.
• Please state clearly your professional goals and areas of interest.
• Describe the outcomes you hope the experience will produce
• What skills and abilities you can contribute to the museum’s work.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors in a related field.

Applications for summer positions are due by March 15, 2012. Successful candidates will be contacted to arrange a phone or personal interview.

Please direct questions and send applications to: 
Jeff Hopper
Strawbery Banke Museum
PO Box 300
Portsmouth, NH 03802
603-433-1104
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