At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The HuntingtonFounded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The CultureHere we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
About the Role
The Huntington is seeking a creative and curious Education and Public Engagement Intern to join our team for the summer. Reporting to the Associate Director of Public, School, and Digital Programs, this internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in programming for diverse audiences and how we evaluate our impact. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the division of Education and Public Engagement to support school and youth programs, volunteers, visitor research, and evaluation. Participants will gain insights into ways that public programs are developed, planned, implemented, and the lessons that can be learned through data collection and analysis. The intern will produce a capstone project to present at an Education and Public Engagement division meeting.
This internship is intended to last 12 weeks with an expected start date in late June; however, we can be flexible to accommodate the intern's academic commitment. S/he/they will demonstrate a background in, and enthusiasm for, working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Under the direct supervision of their mentor, the intern will:
Support all aspects of The Huntington’s annual Explorers Camp for children ages 5-13, including in-classroom support, classroom set up and breakdown, and program administration.
Synthesize and summarize data relating to K-12 school programs, transportation reimbursement trends and other public programs.
Support teen volunteer program activities.
Administer evaluation surveys for programs and audience research through the Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experiences Studies (COVES) project.
Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing original ideas and feedback.
Research current trends in museum public engagement.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in art, history, botany, or any related field OR holds great interest in any related field.
Interest in informal learning in a cultural institution.
Excellent oral communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to feedback and staff and visitor needs.
Ability to engage with, listen to, and learn from a broad range of audiences and groups, encouraging their meaningful participation in programming.
Preferred:
Experience with designing or guiding experiences for children.
Experience gathering and processing quantitative and/or qualitative data.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Rate: $16.50/hr.
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently emphasized, with updates indicating an enhanced match effective in 2026. Financial‑wellness programs and planning resources complement retirement offerings.
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $175 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,200 branches in 12 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
