Q: Do you have an internship program?

Students in either high school or college can enter the Museum Internship Program. It is a structured program of work and learning tailored to the prospective intern’s interests and goals and needs of Museum operations. Internships require a regular commitment of hours for a predetermined period of time and the intern’s assignments are determined and reviewed by one or more professional staff. All internships must be approved by the Volunteer Coordinator.  If obtaining credit for the internship, the student’s school or university advisor must approve the internship before the individual’s start date.

Internship positions are limited. Applications from qualified individuals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. In addition to some of the benefits received by volunteers, interns receive the following:

• Affiliation with one of the best known maritime Museums in the world
• Work experience
• Recommendation letters for college
• Reference letter upon request
• Credit toward courses
• Fulfillment of Community Service Requirement (when applicable)

Q: Where do I send my application?

Please send all applications to the Volunteer Coordinator, South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038 or at volunteercoordinator@southstseaport.org.

Q: Do you accept applications from foreign students?  Will you provide visa support?

We accept applications from foreign students but cannot guarantee an internship placement.  Placement will depend on the needs of the Museum.  If you are accepted into our program, we will fill out the necessary forms to aid with visas.