Father Marquette National Memorial
Explore Fayette Historic Townsite, a former iron-making town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Explore Fort Wilkins and the Copper Harbor Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to learn about people and events that shaped this region.
Explore the state’s 19th-century logging era at Hartwick Pines Logging Museum.
The museum has exhibits on everything from the CCC's role in planting trees and building roads to its impact on the environment.
The Mann House and its contents illustrate typical family life in the 1880s.
The house is under extensive renovation and is closed to the public. Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, lived in this Detroit house from 1849 to 1850.
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Michigan's iron industry.
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park protects and interprets Michigan’s largest known collection of early Native American teachings carved in stone.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs and an exciting destination for birdwatchers.
This secret network aided thousands of people on their journey to freedom.
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The Michigan History Center is pleased to offer four paid internship opportunities for spring/summer 2023. Internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students who are studying to enter a professional field related to history, museums or archives.
Education requirements vary for each internship position and may include introductory course work in archives, museum studies, public history or a related field. Please see the specific job descriptions for more information on each position.
Applicants will be required to submit an application through the State of Michigan job portal and selected applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Exhibits Research & Evaluation Internship
This internship offers first-hand experience with development and implementation of museum exhibits. This includes project management, content development, interpretation, design, evaluation, collections care, and installation. This intern will learn about different evaluation methodology, when to use them, and how to analyze and report findings. This intern will work closely with the Michigan History Center’s exhibits, visitor experience, education, and collections departments. This intern will have opportunities to learn about museums, how they work, and what careers are available in the museum field. This position is based at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing, Michigan.
• Job posting (PDF)
• Application
Government Archives Internship
This internship offers first-hand experience with the administration, management, and access to state and local government records. This includes project development and management, modernization of records workflows, and enhancement of access tools. This intern will learn about the many opportunities and challenges facing government records archivists and using professional best practices and methodologies to make incremental improvements. This intern will work closely with the Archives of Michigan’s Services and Collections teams and engage with staff across the Michigan History Center. This intern will have opportunities to learn about archives administration, state and local government records, and reference services. This position is based at the Archives of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.
• Job posting (PDF)
• Application
Hartwick & CCC Museum Research Internship
This internship offers experience in: conducting research at large and small history institutions; museum-style writing; collaborative museum writing; general label writing for wayside signage and exhibit labels; and small-scale exhibit development. This intern will have opportunities to learn about museums, how they work, and what careers are available in the museum field. This position is based at the Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling, Michigan and will include some travel and remote work as needed.
• Job posting (PDF)
• Application
Metadata & Digital Collections Internship
This internship offers first-hand experience with the administration and management of a large family history collection with local history resources, city directories, and genealogical materials. This internship will also include the digitization and description of primary sources from the Archives of Michigan’s collections. This work will include project management, metadata creation, cataloging, and scanning on a variety of equipment. This intern will work closely with the Archives of Michigan’s Services and Collections teams and engage with staff across the Michigan History Center. This intern will have opportunities to learn about state archives, government records, city and county resources, family history research, and use of primary sources in K-12 education. This position is based at the Archives of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.
• Job posting (PDF)
• Application
For more information on the Michigan History Center’s internship program, please contact Alana Retzer Brinker at retzerbrinkera1@michigan.gov.
Updated 03/24/2023