Internships
Internships
Virginia Living Museum offers internships in a number of areas, including Animal Welfare, Administration, Advancement, and Education. College students over 18, recent graduates, and career changers interested in gaining deeper knowledge are invited to apply.
We offer unpaid semester-long internships, providing the opportunity for students to gain practical experience as well as develop and advance their skills.
Each semester is approximately 12 – 16 weeks long.
Spring: January/February – May. Deadline to apply November 15.
Summer: May/June – August. Deadline to apply April 1.
Fall: September – December. Deadline to apply July 15.
Exact start and end dates may be flexible as determined by the departmental needs and interns’ schedule.
General Requirements
All interns are required to submit a complete application. Online applications are preferred and will have decreased processing time. Applicants will be notified via email if they are selected for an interview. Position offers are made based on successful interviews and reference checks.
Age Requirement: Interns must be 18+.
Time commitment: Interns must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week for a 12- to 16- week period. Please see position description for more details.
Training: All accepted interns will complete an orientation before or on their start date. Department-specific training will also be provided. Interns also participate in seminars, talks, and other educational opportunities.
Fees: There is no fee required for applying. As part of our screening process, adult applicants must complete an online background check with Verified Volunteers. The cost to applicants is $12.50. Financial Aid is available. A link will be provided after successful reference checks.
Uniforms: All VLM interns are required to wear an official VLM uniform. You have the option of wearing a VLM smock or purchasing a uniform.
How to Apply: Please visit our Opportunity Directory. Each position links to the relevant application below the description. No walk-ins, please.
Please note: Intern placement at the Virginia Living Museum is subject to an official position offer. Not all positions may be available each semester.
Due to the high volume of applications, processing may take up to a month. Successful candidates will be contacted directly for an interview. All applications remain on file for 6 months.
Please visit our Opportunity Directory to learn more about open positions.