Spring 2026 internship applications open until 10/30/25 at 11:59pm!
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences works alongside other agencies and departments to increase our internship offerings. We are proud to be a host site for the State of North Carolina Internship Program and the NC State VetPAC Museum Medicine Internship.
Applications for Summer 2026 will open in December 2025.
Duration: 10 weeks
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
The State of North Carolina Internship Program is a highly competitive program that provides students with professional work experience that connects their classroom experiences and potential career choices. They participate in meetings, educational tours and other activities designed to broaden their perspective of public service and state government. There are numerous internship positions available during the summer at various state agencies located throughout North Carolina. Projects and interns are screened and selected by the North Carolina Internship Council, part of the NC Department of Administration.
Please note that the State of North Carolina Internship Program application dates, requirements, and application process differ from other museum internships.
In collaboration with VetPAC at NC State University, the Museum's Veterinary Sciences unit offers internship opportunities for NCSU pre-vet students. Museum Veterinary Sciences interns will gain experience in the medical management and husbandry care of exotic species maintained in the Museum's Living Collection including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, fish, and invertebrates. Interns will work with the Museum's Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Daniel Dombrowski. They will interact with visitors at the Museum's Window on Animal Health (Window), while assisting with medical exams and veterinary procedures in the Museum's clinical veterinary medicine laboratory. Interns will also assist with diagnostic sample collection and wellness evaluations. Upon completion, students will gain a better understanding of veterinary medicine as it relates to public education and a natural sciences museum. Lastly, interns will receive a certificate of completion from VetPAC.
Please note that the Museum Medicine internship application dates, requirements, and application process differ from other museum internships.
