Research and Evaluation Intern (Academic Year 2026-27)

Internship Duties

• Data collection includes, but is not limited to, observing visitor behavior, interviewing visitors, co-leading focus groups, intercepting visitors for onsite surveys, and telephone interviews.
• Correspondence with potential study participants and other museum staff.
• Entering data from paper observations or surveys and transcribing responses from interviews.
• Coding and analyzing data collected via observations, interviews, and surveys.
• Using Excel as a primary tool for data analysis.
• Analyzing and presenting findings from various studies in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner. Includes written reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Desired Knowledge/Experience

• Enrollment in a graduate program with a concentration in Museum Studies, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or other relevant areas of study.
• Previous experience with social science research methods, including data collection and analysis.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Ability to interact well with diverse audiences, effectively present information, and respond to questions.
• Comfort speaking in public and interacting with visitors of all ages.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, either written or oral, as well as follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with precision.
• Interest in audience research and evaluation, exhibit/school programs/museum program development.
• Excellent time management skills, be a self-starter, and be self-directed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to complete all required aspects of the museum’s onboarding process, including but not limited to: a background check, orientation to the museum and its policies/procedures (2-3 days total), and occasional training on a variety of topics.

Ada Requirements

• Must be able to input detailed data entries and view computer monitor.
• Must be able to stand/sit for up to one hour and concurrently take detailed notes.
• Must be able to listen to and transcribe recorded verbal field notes.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with museum visitors and observe interactions and conversations.