At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
About the Role
The Chen Visitor Engagement and Interpretation Internship for the Education Division is an opportunity, funded by the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Science Initiative to support students aspiring to work in museums. This opportunity will provide them with hands on experience in a museum setting with professionals in education, where they will gain learn Visitor Engagement and Interpretation, including interaction with both visitors and volunteers. The intern will work alongside other staff in areas of daily operations, as well as research and development of content for a variety of platforms, such as volunteer training materials, in-gallery activities, and audio and tour content for exhibitions.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast- paced, collaborative environment. This is an 8-10 week, full-time or part-time opportunity, perfect for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in Museum Education, Interpretation, Visitor Engagement, or Volunteer Coordination. Tentative Internship Dates: April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Assist with research for content development and programming.
Help facilitate programming with Visitor Engagement team.
Participate in the development of learning experiences for adults, families, and groups for exhibition spaces.
Evaluate and observe visitor responses to tours.
Collaborate with both Interpretation/Visitor Engagement and Volunteer Office staff.
Participate in Internship programming led by the Internship Coordinator.
Create and present a final project based on the work done during the 12-week internship. Focus can vary based on strengths and interests, although it will likely be based on observations and evaluation of implemented work in an upcoming exhibition regarding touring models.
May perform other related duties as assigned
Both weekday and weekend availability
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to take and understand direction
Conduct research for content development
Must be a current university student or recent graduate (1 year max)
Must be comfortable engaging with members of different generations
Must be computer-proficient, including experience with Power Point
Understand how to efficiently conduct and organize research for a variety of audiences and outcomes
Preferred:
Bilingual speaker preferred
Working Conditions
Must be able to walk around a 135-acre campus.
This role consists of both office work on a computer, as well as assisting programing across campus in various weather conditions.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Rate: $17.00/hr.
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.