Externship Job Listing

New Jersey State Museum, Bureau of Natural History

The New Jersey State Museum (NJSM) was established in 1895 with a mission to collect and exhibit specimens in natural history, archaeology, and industrial history. Today, the NJSM is comprised of four collecting bureaus: Natural History, Archaeology and Ethnography, Cultural History and Fine Art. In addition to acquiring and conserving collections, the NJSM is an educational institution. The museum creates its own exhibits and interprets the natural and cultural history of the state. The NJSM is a center for the exploration of science, history and the arts. We preserve and share stories that inspire curiosity and creativity for the enrichment of our communities.

205 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625-0530

Summer - TWO WEEKS (June 5-16)

The Collections Curatorial Assistant (CCA) assists the Natural History (NH) Bureau Registrar with the management of the diverse NH collections of the New Jersey State Museum (NJSM). The selected applicants will receive basic training in museum object handling, storing, organizing, and record keeping, and will work hands-on with collection objects (under supervision). The NH collections of the NJSM include fossils of all kinds, taxidermy, life-like models, modern shells, bones, eggs, herbarium, and fluid-preserved specimens among others. If you ever wanted to see and work in a museum "behind the scenes" this is your chance.

There are no prerequisites however, an interest or background in natural history would be beneficial. Strong organization skills will be helpful; ability to follow instruction. We encourage people who are detail-oriented and take initiative.

This externship is in-person