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Internship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in the internship opportunities at the San Diego History Center!
Internships at SDHC are unpaid learning experiences for students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program from an accredited institution. Successful candidates earn academic credit while participating in the day-to-day operations of one of San Diego’s leading museums. Though generally assigned to a specific area in the organization, the intern experience may also include temporary assignments and rotations with other departments including Administration, Collections, Development, Education, Exhibitions, and Visitor Engagement.
Acceptance into the internship program is competitive and based upon academic achievements, interests, experience, related skills, and availability.
Available Internships
Calendar of Application Process
January 15 – Deadline for submitting Winter/Spring Internship applications April 30 – Deadline for submitting Summer Internship applications September 8 – Deadline for submitting Fall Internship applications
Application Process:
Submit the Online Internship Application with the required documents attached to the form. Please complete all sections, including the term start and end dates, number of internship hours needed, and contact information for the degree granting institution.
Required documentation to submit with the online application includes:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter – Indicate the internship for which you are applying and describe your interest in the position, the skills you have to offer, and what you hope to gain from the experience.
All materials must be submitted by the stated deadline. If there is interest in a student’s candidacy, SDHC will contact the applicant to discuss the next steps in the selection process.
