Website Erie Maritime Museum
Summary
As an intern at the Erie Maritime Museum, you will have the opportunity to engage in traditional museum education experiences as well as assist the Museum Educator with the management of the museum’s 150 volunteer complement. Specific functions include:
- Leading and training others on interpretive tours of the museum
- Preparing and delivering training on the use of interpretive props to aid in museum interpretive programming
- Planning, developing, and implementing written curriculum and activities for both on-site and outreach museum programming
- Preparing and distributing marketing materials for EMM’s education programming and exhibits
- Writing and revising interpretive text panels and social media posts
- Assisting with scheduling, training, and managing volunteer documents
- Gaining exposure to other museum functions such as retail sales, tickets, curatorial, and archival research
Key Details
- 10 week internship, May 2026 through August 2026, approximately 225 to 300 hours
- Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Deadline: Feb. 8, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Eligibility
Internship Requirements:
- All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able and willing to report to Erie, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 11, 2026 and August 21, 2026. Lodging and transportation will not be provided.
- You must be majoring, minoring or have a concentration in History, Public History, Museum Studies, or Library and Information Sciences.
- You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.5 or higher).
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Interest in Naval and Maritime history
- Willing to work with children and youth
Compensation
$17.38 per hour
About Institution
The Erie Maritime Museum is the home port of the U.S. Brig Niagara and features exhibits on the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie, the U.S. Navy’s first iron-hulled warship USS Michigan/Wolverine, and Erie’s maritime history.