For North American Archaeology Internship please refer to this document

The Anthropology Internship Program offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in anthropology, museums or related fields. Anthropology interns work on projects relating to the collections or to the ongoing research interests of the curatorial staff in the museum or in the field. The department's collections and research are focused on North American, Mexican/Central American and South American archaeology and ethnology; Asian, African and Pacific ethnology; and Biological Anthropology. In addition, internships are awarded in collections management, archives and conservation. Applicants should be enrolled in or have recently graduated from an academic institution. Acceptance to the internship program is competitive. The number of interns accepted in any given session varies and is based on staff projects.

Applicants should obtain an Anthropology Internship Application Form. This form can be downloaded in MSWord and PDF formats. Applicants must specify the type of internship they are seeking: paid, academic credit or unpaid. For paid internships, monthly stipends will be awarded for up to two session's worth of work upon review by the intern's supervisor. Academic credit internships are also limited to two terms of work. Interns may serve no more than two sessions total. If you are applying for credit, you must attach a copy of your transcript. In all cases, please attach a resume and include the name of an academic advisor or professor who can be contacted to provide a reference. In order to maximize your learning experience at the museum, applicants need to write a brief summary (one page or less) specifying your area of interest within anthropology and how an internship will help you achieve your educational goals.

Note: For applicants interested in working in Biological Anthropology, please be aware that these interns must possess knowledge of human and/or non-human primate osteology. In your application, please indicate your appropriate prior experience.

Internship application deadlines:
• April 1 - for summer session (June to September)
• August 27 - for fall session (September to December)
• December 1 - for spring session (February-May)

Mail applications to:
Anita Caltabiano, Director of Internship Program
Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West & 79th Street, New York, New York 10024

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum encourages Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Vietnam Era and Disabled Veterans to apply. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.