Period: February 2, 2026 – May 15, 2026 (15 weeks)

Time Commitment: 150 hours, 10 hours/week (primarily on-site, supplementary remote work)

Compensation: $2000 stipend

Position Summary: 

Are you interested in natural history and the behind-the-scenes world of museum collections? Do you have a desire to preserve natural history specimens and data for future generations? 

If this sounds exciting to you, apply to be the Natural History Society of Maryland’s (NHSM) spring Collections Management Intern! The intern will assist the NHSM Collections Manager with a range of collections management tasks, including organizing, labeling, photographing, and cataloging collection specimens. Get hands-on experience with historical scientific collections and learn all about data management in our collections system, Arctos.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with ongoing collections care under the guidance of the Collections Manager
  • Organize, tag, catalog, handle, and photograph specimens, as well as process specimen photos for digital records
  • Create records in the organization’s collection management system (Arctos), ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to provided standards
  • Ensure proper specimen handling and safety procedures within the collection
  • Ensure that collection items are stored following best practices
  • Research as needed, including identifying and contextualizing specimens

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in an academic program at the undergraduate or graduate level with a focus on museum studies, records management, history, or the natural sciences

Preferred Qualities

  • Experience with data entry, ideally in a collections management or archival system
  • Familiarity with Google Drive Suite programs (Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
  • Ability to read cursive handwriting and experience reading historical documents
  • Ability to maintain accurate and organized records with a high level of attention to detail 
  • Strong organizational skills to help maintain order in the collection and storage areas
  • Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate, process, and contextualize
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort with collaboration
  • Enthusiasm for learning more about collections management and contributing to the preservation of natural history with the Natural History Society of Maryland

To apply: Interested candidates should email their resume and a brief cover letter to Collections Manager Kat Mullineaux at kmullineaux@marylandnature.org by January 9, 2026. No phone calls, please.