Summer Internships at Plimoth Plantation

Plimoth Plantation is excited to announce it is offering four internships for summer 2020 that we hope will interest your students. The Internship Program at Plimoth supports students or career-change professionals with an interest in America’s early histories, Indigenous studies, museum education, theater, horticulture, and a passion for sharing it with the public. This immersive summer program combines hands-on fieldwork with enrichment opportunities, professional development, and career readiness. By participating in the Internship Program at Plimoth, interns will:

• Gain invaluable professional experience while applying their chosen field of study in a unique museum setting
• Explore our unique approach to public history and the humanities in weekly fieldwork sessions with the Museum’s Directors and Curators;
• Make life-long friends and expand their professional networks;
• Participate in a vibrant living-learning community at  the Center for 17th-Century Studies at Plimoth

Here is a list of our Summer 2020 Internships:

Historical Horticulture

Historical Horticulture interns work alongside the Curator of Museum Gardens and Horticulture staff to gain inside knowledge of how gardens and landscapes are planned, maintained and interpreted in Plimoth Plantation’s unique Living History Exhibits. Interns will work alongside staff in the exhibits and behind the scenes to learn about 17th – century Native and Colonial plant species and gardening techniques and theories, as well as hone their 21st-century horticultural skills. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in horticulture-related educational programs and special projects under the supervision of the Curator of Museum Gardens. Part-time, flexible hours between 8am and 4pm. Some weekend or evening work may be required. This is a paid internship thanks to the generous support of the New England Farm & Garden Association. University credit is available.   

Library & Archives

Archives interns work alongside the Curator of Collections to ensure the Museum’s library and collections are accessible for researchers, educators, and staff. Responsibilities include verifying collections content, making necessary changes to descriptive materials, creating finding aids, digitizing records, and creating databases. Interns may also participate in everyday library and archives activities including providing research and reference support, and assisting scholars and museum staff. Full and Part-time hours are available. Some weekend or evening work may be required. This is an unpaid internship. University credit is available.  

Collections 

Collections interns work alongside the Curator of Collections and Associate Director of Education & Outreach to develop educational outreach materials and programmatic offerings which spark the public’s interest in and curiosity about the Museum’s unique holdings. Responsibilities include researching the Museum’s holdings to identify key objects or documents to highlight; developing original programs for diverse audiences including multi-generational family groups, K-12 and other youth groups, and adult learners; and prototyping, evaluating, and documenting programs.  Interns may also participate in everyday educational activities including writing an “Object of the Month” social media feature, assisting Museum Educators and programs staff facilitate public programs and events, supporting summer camp activities, and other related projects as assigned. Full and Part-time hours are available. Some weekend or evening work may be required. This is an unpaid internship. University credit is available.