Become a part of our team
Get close to the past by interning at Historic New England. If you are a student or recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in the archives, museum, or historic preservation fields, Historic New England offers a wide range of opportunities to help save and share our region’s past.
Internships
***Spring internship options are now posted! Scroll to the bottom of this page to see what will be available. The application window for spring 2027 will open Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00am EST and will close on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. The link to the application portal is at the bottom of this page. We will only accept applications during this window.***
Overview
Historic New England offers internships all three semesters each year: fall, spring, and summer. The number and type of internships will vary depending on the projects available. This webpage and the application form will be updated each semester to indicate which internships are available.
We offer three levels of internships:
- Undergraduate students
- Geared towards supporting students on learning about a specific career field and to help students decide if it is a career they want to pursue
- Master’s and PhD students
- Geared towards providing almost-professionals with crucial resume-building experience and training on how to transition from school to the job market
- New professionals (who have graduated within 24 months of the internship start date)
- Geared towards helping new professionals build their resume and gain targeted experience to help them secure a career position
Requirements
Below are the requirements to be eligible for an internship at Historic New England. If you do not meet all of the listed criteria, we, unfortunately, are unable to accept your application.
- Residency in a New England state (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, or VT) during the internship tenure
- This is a requirement for all internship positions including remote internships.
- Ability to attend the in-person internship orientation at our collections facility in Haverhill, MA on Monday, January 18, 2027 from noon-3:30pm EST.
- Enrollment in a college/university program or have graduated within 24-months of the start of the internship
Schedule
Internships run thirteen weeks and follow this general schedule:
- Fall Semester: the second week of September to the first week of December
- Spring Semester: the first week of February to the last week of April
- Summer Semester: the first week of June to the last week of August
Compensation, Benefits, and Features
- Interns work a total of 130 hours over the semester averaging 10 per week at $16 per hour
- Extensive professional development training including (but not limited to): resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, navigating the job market, etc.
- A cross-disciplinary, cohort experience
- Travel expenses covered for work and activities related to the internship
- 1-year Historic New England Membership, student Level
- Historic New England Summit registration
- On-site field trip experiences
Research– Remote
The Research Intern will conduct primary and secondary historical and archival research to support the research agenda of the Study Center and Recovering New England’s Voices. They will learn how to transition their research into a product for museum visitors such as an in person or digital tour, public program, web content, etc.
To apply for a spring internship postion. Please fill out our application form here.
For questions about the internship program, please contact Dr. Alissa Butler at abutler@historicnewengland.org
This email is for questions about the program only- we cannot accept applications directly through email.
Study Center Philosophy
The Study Center at the Eustis Estate is dedicated to deepening and furthering our knowledge and understanding of New England’s stories. It is our goal to become the premier place where new areas of research, stories, and interpretation are uncovered, shared with, and made relevant for today’s audiences.
It is also the vessel in which we invest in the public historians of tomorrow, providing students and scholars with hands-on experiential and research opportunities that support them in their education and career endeavors.
Residency in a New England state (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, VT) during internship; ability to attend in-person orientation in Haverhill, MA; enrollment in college/university or graduation within 24 months.
Key Responsibilities
- conducting research
- creating public content
- supporting study center
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Internship, Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — Maine or New Hampshire or Massachusetts or Rhode Island or Connecticut or Vermont or Haverhill
- Salary: USD 33,280 – 33,280 / year
- Languages: English
About Historic New England
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving and sharing New England's past through preservation, research, and public programs. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs