MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS
Fall 2025 Internship applications are open! The application window began Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 and will close Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Thank you for your interest in an internship with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences! We offer a variety of internship opportunities across multiple NCMNS locations in both an onsite and hybrid capacity.
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years or older and classified as a sophomore in college or higher. Graduate students and recent graduates may also apply.
Must be in good academic standing.
Enthusiasm about science, research, museum studies or engaging with guests.
Downtown Raleigh Internship Opportunities
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Prairie Ridge Ecostation and Research Labs Internship Opportunities
1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
NCMNS at Whiteville Internship Opportunities
415 South Madison Street, Whiteville NC 28472
Application Instructions
The opportunities listed on this portal are the only internships that we are accepting applications for. If you submit an application for an area that is not currently recruiting, it will not be accepted.
SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS: Internship opportunities have a Supervisor Notes section to list any supervisor requirements or preferences. Please read the Supervisor Notes sections carefully. If you do not meet specified requirements (ex. Availability), you will not be considered for the position.
Gather the following documents needed to complete your application. You must upload the required documents in order to submit the form.
REQUIRED: Personal Statement - In less than 500 words, please explain why you wish to intern at NCMNS, your career goals and how this internship might help you achieve these goals.
REQUIRED: Unofficial Transcript - Please do not send an official copy!
REQUIRED: Resume
CONTINGENT: Credit Hours Form - If you wish to complete your internship for college credit, you must print the Credit Hours Form and have your Faculty Advisor sign it. If you are applying for non-credit/experience, please skip this step.
For more information, contact Sarah Irizarry, Head of Volunteer and Intern Services at sarah.irizarry@naturalsciences.org.