Museum Experience Internship

Length of Internship: Three days a week for six weeks between July and September

Hourly rate: £11.44 an hour

  • Are you currently taking your A Levels or equivalent? Looking for a paid role this summer while you wait for your results?
  • Interested in learning about what it’s like to work behind-the-scenes in a museum?

We have an exciting role for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated A Level or equivalent student to take part in a Museum Experience Internship at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Part of the University of Cambridge, the Museum houses around one million artefacts covering nearly two million years of human history and world cultures. has been open to the public since 1884.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful and valuable experience of a range of jobs in the museum sector, from greeting visitors and assisting museum learning teams, to researching objects and writing labels. You will develop a range of CV building skills, helping to prepare you for your future career.

How to apply

Please download and read the full Museum Experience Internship Role Description (PDF) for full details.

To apply, please submit a CV, details of two referees and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the internship to us by email: opendoor@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

The deadline for applications is 8am on 20 May 2024. Successful applicants will be invited for a discussion about the role on 30 May 2024.