Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Education Intern (Fall 2025)
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Job Description
- Req#: 1519729
- Leading field trip programming, both in-house and via distance learning.
- Preparing for and assisting with additional public programs (ex: Virginia History Day, Homeschool Open House, First Fridays, Sensory Friendly Events, etc.)
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to work with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to address audiences, stand, and walk for up to two hours.
- Interest in, and willingness to learn, general Virginia history on a variety of topics
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- May be an undergraduate or graduate student.
- Cover Letter and Resume required.
- Experience working with students/children within or outside of a museum/camp experience preferred.
- Experience analyzing primary source documents preferred.
- If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and upload your cover letter and resume to https://virginiahistory.isolvedhire.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internship .
Internship Position Description
Updated June 4, 2025
Title: Education Intern (Fall 2025)
D ivision: Education & Engagement
Reports to: Director of History Education
Position Status: P art-time; Non-Exempt
Hourly rate: $12.41/hour
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is looking for an Education Intern to assist in all aspects of the education team's role within the Education & Engagement Division. The primary focus of this internship will be on helping with tour groups in The Story of Virginia and Our Commonwealth exhibitions. Additional tasks will include administrative work, assisting with other student and family programming needs, and conducting research for program development. This position is eligible for university internship credit and is funded at $12.41/hour up to 135 hours.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary:
Education & Experience Requirements:
The ideal candidate will:
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a basic knowledge of Virginia or American history, and a desire to learn more about museum education/public history. In addition, primary availability on weekday mornings is required.
Note & Special Requirements:
Application:
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society - a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.
The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the company
The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history.
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