2024 Summer or Fall Collections Internship | Waco, TX
Dr Pepper Museum
2024 Summer or Fall Collections Internship
The Dr Pepper Museum is seeking qualified individuals for its 2024 Summer or Fall Collections
Internship.
The internship will be for up to 400 hours of work and is flexible based on the needs of your school
program. The internship will pay $13.50/hour. Hours will be determined before the start of the
internship.
The intern will be a part of the Museum’s Collections Team and work with the Collections Manager
on a special project based on the needs of the museum and the intern’s requirements. The intern
will also perform general collections duties as assigned. The intern may also be required to attend
board meetings, committee meetings, and department meetings to gain a better understanding
about how the museum functions.
Requirements:
- Working towards completion of or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in museum studies, history, anthropology, or related field
- Knowledge of museum collections practices
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, diverse tasks, seeking help when needed
- Self-motivation to achieve goals and complete projects individually and with groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with people of varying levels of experience and expertise
- Prior collections experience and/or coursework preferred but not required
Do you need internship credit for your degree? Let us know. We are willing to work with your
degree program’s requirements and your class schedule.
Deadline for applications for summer positions is April 1, 2024. Deadline for applications for fall
positions is July 1, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. To
apply please send cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information (email and phone number) of
two professional or academic references to Rachael Nadeau Johnson, Collections Manager, at
rachael@drpeppermuseum.com. Please email all questions.