Interns

Become an Aurora Fossil Museum Intern!

The Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation, Inc., Aurora, North Carolina has unpaid internship opportunities in Education, Collections, Technology, and Gift Shop areas.
Click here to download an application:
Intern Application (pdf)

For more information on our internships, please contact the museum at: intern@aurorfossilmuseum.org

COLLECTIONS INTERNSHIP:
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and have an interest in Museum Studies, Collections Management, Exhibit Development, or interest in a closely related field of study.
Collections Interns will assist the Museum Curator with the museum’s collection, exhibits, and displays.
Click the following link for more information:
Collections Intern (pdf)

EDUCATION INTERNSHIP:
Candidates must be at least 16 years in age and have a background or interest in Science Education, Geology, Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, or a closely related field of study.
Education Interns will assist with all components of museum education. Two days per week will be spent assisting with in-house public programs and one day per week will be spent offsite assisting with special events and outreach.
Click the following link for more information:
Education Intern (pdf)

GIFT SHOP INTERNSHIP:
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and have an interest in Retail, Marketing, or an interest in a closely related field of study.
Retail Interns will assist the Gift Shop Manager with components of the museum’s Gift Shop operations.
Click the following link for more information:
Gift Shop Intern (pdf)

TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP:
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and have a background or interest in Computer Science, Internet Technology, Website Development, Science Communication, or a closely related field of study.
Technology Interns will assist with components of museum’s online and social media presence. Two days per week will be spent assisting with increasing the museum’s virtual impact.
Click the following link for more information:
Technology Intern (pdf)