The Strong invites undergraduate and graduate college students from diverse backgrounds with an interest in a career in the museum field, to take part in the museum’s Diversity Internship Program. The Strong, located in Rochester, NY, is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families and children.
The Diversity Internship Program was created to provide meaningful work experiences for students from diverse backgrounds, especially those who may be interested in a career in the museum profession. Undergraduate students interested in participating in the program must have completed at least one full year of college. Depending upon the availability of projects, interns may choose to focus on a particular area in the museum such as administration, collections, education, exhibits, marketing, or guest services, or interns may opt for a combination of areas for a broader experience.
Internships may occur at any time of the year and can be between eight and ten weeks in duration. Interns may work up to 37.5 hours weekly and will receive a stipend of $10.00 per hour. Please note that this stipend does not include travel expenses or housing.
The Strong does not place any restrictions on what constitutes diversity. However, preference will be given to those candidates who best identify how they will add to the diversity of The Strong and the museum field generally.
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