Diversity and Inclusion Internships

The Strong invites undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and an interest in a career in the museum field to take part in the museum’s Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program. Depending upon the availability of projects, interns may choose to focus on a particular area within the museum—such as collections, early childhood education, exhibit development, marketing, or public programs—or opt for a combination of areas for a broader experience.

The Strong does not place any restrictions on what constitutes diversity. However, preference will be given to those candidates who best identify how they will add to the diversity of The Strong and the museum field generally.

Requirements

• Like all Strong staff, internship applicants must consent to a criminal background check and a drug screen.
• Undergraduate students interested in participating in the program must have completed at least one full year of college.
• Internships are a minimum of eight weeks and maximum of ten weeks in duration.
• Interns work up to 37.5 hours per week and receive a stipend of $15 per hour. (Stipend does not include travel expenses or housing.)
• Interns must attend all training sessions and meetings required by their supervisor.

Application Process

Submit completed internship packets to Human Resources, The Strong, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 or at hr@museumofplay.org.

Please include all of the following:

• Completed Diversity and Inclusion Internship application
• Current college transcript (this does not need to be official)
• Letter stating personal interests, reasons for wanting to work at The Strong, desired learning outcomes for the internship, and potential benefits to The Strong
• Résumé
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty sponsor

The Strong will consider each student’s interests and determine whether an appropriate project is available. If one is, the applicant will receive an interview with Human Resources and, if appropriate, members of The Strong’s collections, research, education, exhibits, or marketing and communications teams.