Revitalization Permanent Exhibition - Intern

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

information about the role and the office:

The internship position is located in the Permanent Exhibition Revitalization Project within the Program Office at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and reports to the Lead Researcher. The Museum’s Permanent Exhibition, THE HOLOCAUST, is the Museum’s primary communication and interpretive tool for all audiences and Museum programs. A new Permanent Exhibition is scheduled to open in 2029. The incumbent will support the research on various exhibition topics and help identify potential assets for the exhibition.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• As assigned by the PE-R Lead Researcher
• Search for exhibition assets for media programs (photos and film clips) in in-house collection and international repositories
• Provide translations of German primary sources and support research efforts in German archives
• Create bibliographies and short briefs on topics related to the exhibition consulting the latest international scholarship
• Enter research results in exhibition management database

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Museum Studies, Holocaust or Jewish Studies, History, or a related field in the humanities
• Experience with Holocaust Studies
• Strong analytical and research skills
• German language proficiency (reading and translating into English)
• Collegial spirit and experience working on a collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional language skills in Polish, Hebrew, and/or Yiddish preferred but not required.
• Experience in a museum setting preferred but not required

How To Apply:

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Incomplete applications received will not be considered for advancement.

To be eligible to participate in the Internship Program, students must meet the following enrollment criteria:

• The student must be 18 years or older currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
• The student must have completed at least the first semester of their freshman year (At least at the time of application)
• Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must reside in the United States for the full duration of the internship program.
• Must complete their background check while physically present in the United States

Interviews for the Spring 2027 internship program will begin in November 2026 for advanced applicants. Final selection decisions will be made in December 2026, and all candidates will be notified of their status via email by Human Resources.