Internships

• Assist with daily maintenance of gardens in the Historic Patuxet Homesite and 17th-Century English Village including, but not limited to, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, organic fertilizing, propagating, plant identification, and historic and modern plant usage;

• Engage and educate Museum guests about the plants and horticultural practices used historically by colonial English, Indigenous, and Wampanoag communities;

• Assist the Horticulture specialists and Public Engagement staff with horticulture-related educational programs and special projects.

The Horticulture Internship is ideal for students who are studying horticulture, agriculture, botany, and/or public history. The successful candidate will have some experience in horticulture or a related field. A basic understanding of Indigenous gardening techniques and terminology is preferred, but not required. Candidates should have a willingness to learn through participation and by asking questions to deepen understanding as well as an outgoing personality with good communication skills. Please note that this position requires working outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions; the ability to climb, lift, carry, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time; and requires a degree of physical strength (lifting up to 50 lbs.).

Full-time (35 hours/week), flexible hours between 9am and 5pm. Some weekend or evening work may be required.

This is a paid position at a rate of $15.25/hour. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

The Museum Administration intern will gain experience in the logistical side of museums by participating in various tasks including:

• Researching, purchasing, and delivering items and services for the living history sites.

• Developing content for the Education & Public Engagement department’s weekly newsletter.

• Assisting with public programming events and projects as needed.

• Communicating with staff across departments to ensure smooth execution of projects.

• Collaborate with fellow staff members to design and produce an exhibit displaying an aspect of the Museum’s institutional history as part of the internship’s major project

• Responding quickly and appropriately to sudden changes at the living history sites, adjusting immediate priorities to solve any pressing issues.

• Participate in requested events and activities, including field trips or any final presentations.

The ideal candidate will be bright, self-motivated, dynamic, and energetic. They will be able to change gears quickly as the need arises and possess a love of teamwork and collaboration. Also, they should have a desire to jump in and help where needed. The successful candidate will be willing to “roll up their sleeves” and dive into the variety of projects and tasks in which they will be asked to participate. This internship should particularly appeal to students of or interested in Museum Studies and Public History programs. Candidates should have a willingness to learn through participation and by asking questions to deepen understanding as well as an outgoing personality with good communication skills.

Full-time (35 hours/week) Monday through Friday. A flexible schedule is required. Occasional evening and weekend events may be required.

This is an unpaid internship. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

• Learn to construct garments from individual measurements to final fitting and finishing with guidance from Historical Clothing & Textiles Supervisor;

• Assist in the maintenance of wardrobe pieces for the 17th-Century English Village including mending, laundry, inventory tracking, ordering supplies, participating in fittings, etc.

• Assist with public programming and projects as needed (summer camp program, special events, retail projects, knitting group);

• As requested, participate in professional development activities, including field trips or any final presentations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with operating sewing machinery - ideally industrial - as well as hand stitching skills, familiarity with textile vocabulary, and knowledge of or interest in 17th-century history. A successful candidate for this position will also be an enthusiastic, self-starter with good communication skills and a willingness to learn and work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary living history team. All candidates must provide either a PDF or link to a work portfolio.

Full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (21 hours/week). Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm with occasional weekend events required.

This is an unpaid internship. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

• Engage guests in conversations about the history of the 17th-century Atlantic world by meeting guests where they are, and thoughtfully guiding their learning.

• Create a hands-on learning environment by involving guests in demonstrations, activities, and programs.

• Learn relevant historical information in a timely manner.

• Provide a friendly and welcoming presence for all museum guests and coworkers.

• Properly use and care for all museum owned materials including but not limited to historical reproductions, historical clothing, training materials, voice amplification devices, research materials, and tools.

• Develop and lead two hands-on programs for use in the 17th-century English Village.

• Aid in the surveying of guests to gather data to be used in the assessment of Museum programs.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with good communication skills, both written and verbal. They will possess the ability to engage with guests of all ages and contribute to an environment of education. This internship should particularly appeal to students in public history, museum studies, anthropology, history, or education programs. Positivity in the face of uncomfortable conditions is also important, as a majority of the work takes place outdoors in all weather. The ability to work independently is greatly preferred.

Full-time (35 hours/week). A flexible schedule is required. Occasional evening and weekend events may be required.

This is a paid position at a rate of $15.25/hour. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

• Capture photography and video across the Museum’s sites to document programs, events, and daily activity.

• Create and pitch digital story ideas for social media, blogs, and YouTube, and follow through with writing, filming, and production upon approval.

• Assist with scheduling and publishing social media and web content.

• Monitor and respond to comments and messages across social media platforms as appropriate, and help maintain FAQs and frequent inquiries.

• Organize, optimize, and manage digital assets for internal use and public-facing platforms.

The Digital Storytelling Intern is ideal for students interested in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, film, fundraising, or related fields. Successful candidates will have experience or strong interest in social media, photography, cinematography, video production, blogging, and writing for public audiences. An interest in history, museums, or cultural organizations is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving digital platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Business Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and basic digital file management is helpful but not required. Candidates are encouraged to share digital content samples (social media, YouTube, or blog stories) with their application.

Full time (35 hours/week). A flexible schedule is required with evening and weekend programs.

This is a paid position at a rate of $16/hour. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

• Engage guests in conversations about the history of the 17th-century Atlantic world by meeting guests where they are, and thoughtfully guiding their learning.

• Create a hands-on learning environment by involving guests in demonstrations, activities and programs.

• Learn relevant historical information in a timely manner.

• Provide a friendly and welcoming presence for all guests and coworkers throughout the Museum.

• Develop survey for guests to evaluate effectiveness of Museum Theater Content

• Engage with guests at the end of their English Village experience to gather responses about their visit

• Organize responses from guests into an in-depth yet easily accessible digital document

• Analyze data and create a presentation that will be presented at the end of the internship

• Develop organizational systems for institutional documents

The ideal candidate will be artistically-minded, but highly organized and detail oriented with an eye for data. This may appeal to someone studying arts administration or similar area of study. The candidate must be enthusiastic about engaging with the public, interested in utilizing and developing systems for reviewing guest satisfaction, and passionate about finding applicable meaning in data . An individual who excels when given creative freedom within a set framework is greatly preferred.

Full-time (35 hours/week). A flexible schedule is required. Occasional evening and weekend events may be required.

This is a paid internship at a rate of $15.25/hour. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

• Make 17th-century reproduction pottery on a modern Brent and/or Shimpo wheel with guidance of resident potter and museum resource materials. This includes throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing, all with modern wheels and kiln.

• Engage guests in conversations about the history of the 17th-century Atlantic world by meeting guests where they are, and thoughtfully guiding their learning.

• With support from the resident potter and staff, the intern will engage with and educate Museum guests about aspects of pottery historic ceramic making.

• Approach all interactions with guests with curiosity, grace, and patience.

• Simultaneously provide guests with our historical content and address any and all questions.

• Produce a final piece of pottery to be determined by the intern based on their interest which can later be photographed for addition into the intern’s digital portfolio.

The ideal candidate can throw a minimum of 5 lbs. of clay into a vessel or plate and will be able to throw a set, or between eight and twelve of the same items to the same specifications. These items are handmade and will not be perfect but should look related and fit the museum standards. Candidates should have a willingness to enthusiastically listen to, share, and learn with other staff and guests. Knowledge of pottery glazes, chemistry and history is preferred but not required. To be considered for this internship, please include 4 to 6 images of ceramic work samples.

Full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (21 hours/week) to be discussed between the intern and intern supervisor. Occasional weekend events required.

This is an unpaid internship. Housing and academic credit are available. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements, and credit fees with their university.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums accepts applications from college-level freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as graduate students. We also accept applications from recent graduates and people making a career change. Our internships are unique opportunities to work alongside skilled, professional museum staff.

Yes, housing for interns may be available in the Museum's Center for 17th-Century Studies residence.

We offer paid and unpaid positions, depending on the internship, as specified in each internship description. Course credit is also available if needed. Please see below for more information about stipends and course credit as it relates to internships. We advise that students also work with their advisor and university to apply for intern stipends offered through their college.

A personal vehicle is strongly recommended, although the town of Plymouth does offer affordable public transportation provided by the Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway Company (known as G.A.T.R.A). This is a bus service with diverse schedules and stops. Please note that this service can be limited. A bus stop is located at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. The Museum offers interns complimentary parking.

Interns at Plimoth Patuxet receive free admission to all of our museum sites, as well as discounts in the Museum store and café. We also have a great reciprocity agreement with several New England museums and institutions so you can visit them for free (or for a reduced rate) while you are an intern.

Most internships run approximately 9-10 weeks and are full-time. We also offer some part-time internship opportunities. Certain internship opportunities also may require evening and weekend attendance.

Application deadlines are listed along with the internship descriptions. If there is a position on the site that interests you, please submit your materials in a timely manner, as many positions fill quickly.

All applicants who send their materials by email will receive an email confirmation. Applicants who send materials by mail may follow up by email or phone. Please understand that due to a large number of applications received, we are not able to provide ongoing personal status updates to each candidate. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted, and positions will be removed from the website once they have been filled.

Yes, as long as your educational institution allows it. Students are responsible for all paperwork, arrangements and credit fees.

Yes, as long as your educational institution allows it. We can work with students who wish to use their work-study or internship stipends from their school. Students are responsible for all paperwork.

Yes. International students are responsible for making all appropriate arrangements with their universities or home countries and internship program sponsors regarding travel permits and/or visas. Please visit the US State Department's J-1 Visa website for additional information.