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Strong National Museum of Play —one of the country’s leading children’s museums, as well as one of the nation’s leading history museums—explores play to illuminate American cultural history and to encourage learning, creativity, and discovery.

As a leader in innovative education, Strong National Museum of Play considers its staff its greatest resource. We seek talented individuals, with a passion for providing outstanding service to our guests, to help us to fulfill our mission and vision.

Strong National Museum of Play provides equal to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Fax: 585-263-3598

Mail:
Attn: Human Resources
Strong National Museum of Play
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607

Looking for an Internship in History?

Strong offers unpaid, competitive internship opportunities for students interested in history. Students may work with the collections, research, or education teams, conducting research for exhibits, learning how to handle and care for artifacts, or assisting with the development of educational programs for children. Students seeking certification as social studies teachers are encouraged to apply for internships for the summer, when the museum can provide opportunities to work with children in community education programs.

Requirements:
Students must consent to a criminal background check and a drug screen. Students must complete the minimum number of work hours (125 hours, undergraduate; 140 hours, graduate), attend all training sessions and meetings as required by their supervisor, and keep a journal. Graduate students also may be assigned readings and/or a research project (to be determined by their faculty sponsor in conjunction with their internship supervisor).

Application process:
Submit an internship packet to the Vice President for Human Resources (see address below). This packet should include:

1. Strong National Museum of Play's internship application
2. A letter explaining why you want to work at Strong, what your interests are, what you hope to learn, and what contributions you can make to Strong National Museum of Play.
3. Your resume
4. A letter from your faculty sponsor.

Strong will consider each student's interests and determine whether the museum has an appropriate project. If desirable, the student will be interviewed by the Vice President for Human Resources and, if appropriate, members of the museum's history, collections, or education team.    

Contact Information:
Vice President for Human Resources
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
585-410-6355
kdengler@museumofplay.org