Internship Opportunities
Historic Huguenot Street is pleased to offer a number of internship opportunities every fall, spring, and summer semester, to all students beyond their freshman year of college. Internships are part-time, with the opportunity for college credits.
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 season!
How to apply
Please contact the Career Resource Center at your college regarding any interest in internship opportunities. Send your resume, a letter of interest, and completed application to Kara Augustine, Director of Public Programming, at kara@huguenotstreet.org. Interviews to follow.
Interns may choose to work with multiple departments. Assignments may vary, however, depending on factors such as project requirements and staff availability.
Departments
Archives
Interns will report to and work with the Archivist/Librarian performing a variety of collections maintenance jobs. Responsibilities and projects may include cataloguing, inventorying, organizing, and maintaining archives, and entering data into the collections database. All interns will receive training in handling archives. Interns are, additionally, responsible for the completion of their own project(s) by the end of the internship period.
Some computer and camera knowledge is preferred, but not required.
Curatorial & Collections
Interns will assist with the cataloguing, display, and research of the HHS Permanent Collection that includes a variety of antique furniture, textiles, household items, photographs, archival materials, and fine and decorative art. Responsibilities include proper handling and care of museum objects; photography and scanning; research, writing, and interpretation; creating content for the Object of the Week blog; as well as planning exhibits and installing artifacts and archival materials. Interns are, additionally, responsible for the completion and presentation of their own individual project(s) by the end of the internship period.
Candidates should have an interest in historic archives and collections. Prior knowledge and/or experience in cataloguing and handling historic objects is preferred. Basic computer skills are required.
Communications & Marketing
Interns will assist the Communications & Marketing Coordinator with a variety of tasks that include but are not limited to advertising, marketing, public relations, graphic design, and social media. Interns are, additionally, responsible for the completion and presentation of their own project(s) by the end of the internship period.
Candidates should be pursuing a degree in a related field; marketing, communications, digital media, etc. Communication and computer skills required. Graphic design skills, an interest in history, and/or experience working for a non-profit organization preferred.
Programming & Education
Interns may assist the Public Programming Department with special events and other public engagement opportunities, such as fieldtrips, guided tours, community events, and more. Interns may also take part in the development and implementation of new programs for various audiences. Interns may be responsible for the completion and presentation of their own project(s) by the end of the internship period.
Candidates should have an interest in history and education, and enjoy working with the public. Communication, computer skills, and creativity required.
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