Remote Museum Jobs in USA

Position : Museum Intern (summer 2026)

Status : Full-time (40 hours / week) for 10 weeks

To Apply

Applications must include a resume, a cover letter, and two professional or academic letters of reference. Applicants may apply via Shaker Village's employment portal (package documents as a single file and upload under "Apply with a Resume") or by submitting their application directly to the Collections & Education Director at rsoules@shakervillageky.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a final deadline of March 15. Applications will only be reviewed if they are complete and include all requested materials.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (SVPH) is on a mission to inspire generations through DISCOVERY, by sharing the legacies of the Kentucky Shakers. SVPH is committed to bridging historic preservation, land conservation, engaged learning and warm hospitality to present an unrivaled destination experience.

Home to the third largest Shaker community in the United States from 1805 until 1910, SVPH manages the country's largest private collection of original 19th century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky. Onsite amenities at SVPH include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, retail shops, event and meeting venue, historical exhibitions and tours, farm and garden area, nature preserve, multi-use trail system, equestrian stable and an extensive calendar of special programs, activities and events.

Museum Intern Job Summary

Intern / s will work under the direction of the Collections & Education Director, assisting with projects in both the Collections and Program Departments and gaining an understanding of the scope and breadth of museum operations. After an initial training and orientation period, intern / s will divide their time between general collections work and public-facing programming. Collections work may include entering biographical information about Pleasant Hill Shakers, scanning / describing historic photographs, and cataloging institutional archives. Time and interest permitting, intern / s may also work on a research project to further departmental priorities (such as researching and compiling content for a new public program or exhibit). As part of the Program Team, intern / s will be trained to give dynamic, engaging tours on various topics and may assist with other summer programming (such as Day Camp support.)

This internship is a career development opportunity designed to give college students or recent graduates (2 years or less out from graduation) a venue for learning and improving museum-related skills. This is a temporary position (10 weeks @ 37.5 hours / week) that includes a $1500 stipend. Exact dates to be discussed, but the internship will likely run from Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, August 1. Interns will generally work Tuesday-Saturday; excused absences will be granted for specific Saturdays as needed.

Limited onsite / nearby housing may be available through Shaker Village. Please disclose during the hiring process if this is something you need to be considered for the Museum Intern position.