Museum Education Experience Program (MEEP)

What does a MEEP intern do?

Through our comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating engaging science conversations through our interactive and reflective workshops. MEEP interns initiate science discussions with our Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science content in our exhibition spaces.

MEEP interns participate in interactive, reflective workshops and training modules at the Museum. This component of the internship is mandatory. No virtual options are available for the training. We encourage applicants to carefully consider if they can fully commit to the time frame outlined in the program description before applying to the internship. Each training day is 4 hours long. 

The Summer MEEP Program will begin on Monday, June 3 - August 9, 2024.

Stipend Support

Interns can be awarded a stipend of up to $2,500 to support their commute and other expenses while participating in the program. The stipend will be paid in monthly installments during the term of the internship, and contingent on interns fulfilling the requirements of the workshops and their presence at the Museum for the duration of the internship program. 

Are there any requirements for applying to the internship? 

You’re an undergraduate student. Note: You will be required to upload documentation that you are a current undergraduate student (for example, current or next semester class schedule)

You’ve completed at least one semester of college. 

You must go to school or have a residence in New York City. *Please enter your New York City residence address in the application. The Museum does not cover the costs of housing or relocation expenses. 

We encourage students who self-identify as Black, Latine, Indigenous, and/or first-generation college students to apply, especially if they have not had formal internship experiences.

Requirments for the application

A PDF copy of your resume

Documentation that you are a current undergraduate student (for example, current or next semester class schedule)

The names and contact information for 3 references. Note: We do not ask for letters of recommendation from your references. References will be asked to submit a short survey. Your references will only be contacted when you’ve been confirmed to interview with a Museum staff member. 

To apply, you must complete this application form. Application is due on March 8 2024 11:59pm!