Internships

We offer paid and unpaid positions throughout the year for interns who are energetic and enthusiastic about using their knowledge and talents to engage with our visitors.

CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Paid Internships

Living History Farms offers paid summer internships for undergraduate students in/entering their sophomore year or higher. Interns earn an hourly wage, obtain valuable work experience, and receive college credit.

General information:

• Credit is provided through Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa.
• Students can transfer credit hours to their own program.
• Living History Farms pays all tuition costs.
• Students must pay to have a credit transcript sent to their individual college or university.
• Housing is not provided.

General qualifications:

• Affinity for working with the public, including children
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity and analytical and problem-solving skills

Volunteer Internships

General information:

• Schedule is flexible, but hours will generally coincide with Living History Farms office hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Occasional nights or weekends may be necessary.
• Positions are open throughout the year.
• Student is responsible for ensuring that the internship fits into their program of study.
• Positions are unpaid.

General qualifications:

• Affinity for working with the public, including children
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity and analytical and problem-solving skills

Questions? Please call (515) 278-5286 ext. 157 or email education@lhf.org.