Internship

Position: Healing Arts Fall Intern
Location: On-site at The Health Museum
Duration: Fall 2025, 10-15 hours per week, max 150 hours (in person)
Reports to: Healing Arts Program Manager 

Overview

Are you passionate about art, education, exhibitions, and making a difference in your community? The Health Museum is seeking creative and motivated students to join us as Healing Arts Interns! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in museum programming and exhibitions by helping prepare materials, assisting with artist coordination, and supporting exhibition needs tied to our upcoming exhibition, Age in Our Times. 

As an intern, you will work closely with our Healing Arts Program Manager to help contribute to inspiring community projects that explore the healing power of art. This internship is ideal for students interested in the arts, health, psychology, exhibitions, and community engagement. Due to the nature of this position, the majority of this work is in person at the museum and occasionally off-site. 

Project Descriptions

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and installation of exhibition elements for Age in Our Times, including physical displays and digital components. 
• Support exhibition-related work for Age in Our Times, including preparation of materials, installation set-up, and hands-on assistance during public programming. 
• Contribute to the development of museum programming related to exhibitions, such as hands-on activities, workshops, and community engagement events. 
• Support other Healing Arts programming, including educational and community outreach initiatives. 

Who should apply?

We’re looking for creative, curious, and motivated students who: 

• Have an interest in museum education, exhibitions, and community engagement. 
• Have a passion for best practices in arts and health or psychology 
• Are organized, responsible, and comfortable working with both physical and digital content. 
• Enjoy working with people of all ages. 
• Can work both independently and in a team. 
• Are available for at least 10 hours per week in person. 

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in museum exhibition planning and production. 
• Exposure to digital content development for exhibitions. 
• The opportunity to collaborate with museum professionals on a live exhibition. 
• Community service hours or internship credit (if available through your school). 
• A deeper understanding of how art can promote health and wellness. 

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must be at least 16 years of age and either:

• Rising high-school juniors and above. 
• College undergraduate students 
• Graduate-level students 

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter (5-7 sentences) of why you are interested in this internship, along with your name, school, grade level, and any relevant experience (volunteering, art, teaching, etc.) to hr@thehealthmuseum.org. Please use the subject line “2025 Healing Arts Fall Intern.” Applications will be accepted until September 30th, 2025. 

Title: Guest Services Associate – Work Study
Location: On-site at The Health Museum
Reports To: Manager, Guest Services
Status: Work Study (10-20 hours per week) seeking open availability on Thursdays after 1 pm & open availability on weekends contingent on store hours (closing at 5 pm).

Position Summary

The guest services work study is responsible for greeting guests, ticket sales, and working in the Amazing Body retail store. Candidates are expected to provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to our visitors, have a solid work ethic, and have a flexible work schedule that includes some weekends and occasional evening special events.

• Provide prompt, courteous, friendly, and positive customer service to all guests.
• Knowledgeably introduce guests to all current exhibits and events, including special/seasonal films and/or events, along with new merchandise in the store.
• Actively promote museum membership sales to appropriate museum visitors.
• Accurately promote transactions at the ticketing desk and in the store regarding the pay system, including applying all refunds, discounts, and guest passes.
• Review daily/weekly all new information regarding special offers, events, exhibits, etc.
• Invite guests to provide feedback, utilizing Customer Service surveys. Provide input on any issues, needs, and desires that would be beneficial to the overall success of the Museum.
• Commit to assigned staff schedules and notify supervisor in advance of any necessary days/hours in which you are unable to work.
• Always keep work areas stocked with necessary supplies and maintain a neat appearance.
• Know about the products in the gift shop and how the merchandise relates to the exhibits.
• Adhere to all museum policies and procedures as outlined in The Health Museum Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Dependable
• Friendly
• Bilingual is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Retail experience/ cash handling

To apply, please send a resume to hr@thehealthmuseum.org with the position in the subject line.