5 Paid Internships HBCU Students Should Check Out
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Whether it’s a requirement for your college program or a career interest you want to explore, an internship is standard among college students and graduates. We’re still in the first half of the spring semester, which means there’s still time to find a great internship if you haven’t already. Check out these great internship opportunities you can directly apply to on our website!
Curatorial Internship and Education Internship - National Museum of Wildlife Art - Jackson, WY
The National Museum of Wildlife Art holds over 5000 art pieces that depict wild animals from across the globe. The museum is hiring for two internship positions for Summer 2022: The Lilian Thomason Gemar Education Internship and the McGee Curatorial Internship. Students can expect to manage the upkeep of the museum, educate visitors, assess audiences, and create their own personal project. A $7,200 stipend will be provided for the 12-week internship, plus a $3,600 housing allowance for out-of-state interns. Applicants must be in a graduate program and be interested in museum art. The deadline to apply for both internships is February 1st. Apply Now.
Summer Internship for Undergraduates - National Museum of African Art - Washington, D.C.
The National Museum of African Art is offering several internship opportunities this summer. The museum is the only U.S. facility that exhibits exquisite and rare African art, both contemporary and traditional. The interns will work in the conservation department, in which they will learn about conservation and what it entails. Activities during the internship will revolve around working in the lab, writing reports, participating in research projects, and much more. Chosen applicants will receive a $6,000 stipend to support their financial needs during their stay in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is March 1. Apply Now.
STEM Paid Internships - Gaming Laboratories International - Las Vegas, NV
GLI (Gaming Laboratories International) provides testing, certification, and professional services within the global gaming industry. The GLI Illuminating Your Career Path Internship Program (GLI-IYCP) seeks undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in quality assurance. Chosen applicants will assist the company with various tasks while gaining the experience and skills needed to succeed in the gaming industry. Successful completion of the internship can lead to possible employment with GLI based on the intern’s performance. The deadline to apply for the GLI internship is March 1. Apply Now.
Business Leadership Summer Internship - GEICO - North Liberty, IA
GEICO is one of the leading insurance companies in America, providing coverage for car owners, homeowners, and renters. The company offers the Business Leadership Summer Internship, an 8 to 10-week program that provides interns with a real-world experience of their day-to-day operations. Interns will receive a mentor, participate in networking events, and gain new skills. Students can expect to collaborate with GEICO employees and fellow interns to work on projects relating to marketing, insurance, management, and business procedures. Applicants must be rising seniors by the start of the internship program. Apply Now.
Pre-Program Internship in Conversation - National Museum of African Art - Washington, D.C.
With the help of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s funding, the National Museum of African Art offers a pre-program internship to students preparing to apply to graduate-level programs in art conservation. Participants will learn about and participate in the museum’s decolonization efforts during the internship. Additional activities the interns will engage in include learning how to condition exams, participate in conservation activities, learn treatment problem-solving, and develop a portfolio suitable for graduate program applications. The 15-week program is a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week starting after May 2022. In addition, a $660 stipend will be given each week to offset the costs of travel to and from Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is March 15. Apply Now.
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