Internship Program

The MacArthur Memorial offers unpaid internships to qualified candidates. The main prerequisite is a passion for history, and students with an interest in education, marketing, archival work, exhibit planning, podcasting and/or web design are encouraged to apply.

The Memorial offers a small number of internships in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Internships are offered in the following areas:

Archives

• Catalogue books, maps, photographs and documents
• Create inventories and finding aids for future researchers
• Scan and document photographs and other materials

Education Department

• Write articles for the Memorial’s E-Newsletter
• Assist in creating new education programs
• Assist in the production of the Memorial’s monthly Podcast
• Event Planning

Curatorial

• Cataloging collection items
• Researching selected artifacts, photographs, etc

Competitive candidates will have an interest in history and museum operations, and will be able to commit to a work schedule of at least 10 hours a week. Competitive candidates will also possess:

• excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• basic knowledge of U.S. and/or World History 1861-1964

Eligibility

Internships are open to current college students, recent graduates, and graduate students.

How to Apply

Interested in applying? You will need the following:

• A completed Application Form
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation (From a Professor or Employer)*

Send your completed packet to:

• MacArthur Memorial
• Attn. Education Manager
• MacArthur Square
• Norfolk, VA 23510

*Your Professor or Employer can send the letter separately if necessary. Please note, your application cannot be considered without all supporting materials.

Deadlines

You will be notified when your application has been received, and will be advised of the decision date at that time.