Skip to main content

Careers

Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

  • The Education Department Intern works with the Museum’s education team to assist with family programs, develop activities for select family programs, and support other programs as assigned.

The Columbus Museum offers internship opportunities for college and graduate students interested in careers in art and history museums. Based upon their academic training and interests, as well as the availability of projects, interns work in one of the following departments: Administration, Curatorial, Design, Development, or Education. Most projects require knowledge of American art history, regional history, and culture, education for K-12, publication and design, and/or proficiency with computers, internet, and social media.

Curatorial:

  • Registrar (inventory, data entry)
  • Exhibition and Collection research

Design:

  • Exhibition design and installation

Development:

  • Membership support

Education:

  • School curriculum and tour materials
  • Family guides
  • Library research and maintenance
  • Technology and computer programs

Community Outreach

  • Marketing and Public Relations:
  • Publication, graphic, and web design
  • Social media

Internships are dependent upon the Museum’s needs and are offered in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. All applications must be received at least two months prior to the start date of each internship period. Internships begin the first Monday of the month and are offered as paid or unpaid depending on the project and availability of funds. Applications may be submitted throughout the year.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • View the Internship Application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • Résumé
  • Essay describing candidate’s interest in the internship program

Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the reference. All materials may be sent to the following:

E-mail: bking@columbusmuseum.com

Mail : Volunteer Coordinator
The Columbus Museum
1251 Wynnton Road
Columbus, Georgia 31906

Prospective applicants with questions concerning internships may contact the Volunteer Coordinator at bking@columbusmuseum.com or 706-748-2562 ext. 2119.

Close