Website Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Summary
The Paleontology Field Intern position is for students interested in experiencing the full gamut of field, laboratory, and collections work required to maintain an active paleontological collection. The intern will participate in the Museum’s Jurassic Mile dig in Wyoming, assisting with mapping, excavation, and fossil recovery during the dig season. While onsite at the Museum, the intern will prepare fossils in an active paleontological lab, assist with collections processing, and help inspire future scientists by interacting with guests at the paleo lab window. The intern will also support curatorial staff by preparing fossils for accession into the Museum’s collections.
Key Details
Internship for Summer 2026.
Deadline: ASAP (Posted February 6, 2026)
Eligibility
- College student majoring in Paleontology, Archaeology, Geology, Biology, or a related field.
- Must be able to tolerate intense heat, walk on uneven terrain, and lift at least 25 pounds.
- Availability varies by location:
- Offsite dig: Typical workweek is six days on, one day off; daily hours may range from 7.5–12 hours.
- On-site museum work: Typically 1–2 days per week, 5–10 hours per day.
- Must be available to work weekends as needed; after training, weekend work may be used to complete project work.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Compensation
$15 per hour
About
Founded in 1925, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.
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