Communications internship

Now accepting applications for Summer 2026
Application deadline is April 10, 2026

Start Date: Monday, June 6, 2026

Stipend: $1000 for the semester 

Hours: 2 days per week (14 hours) / 12-14 weeks 

Hybrid position with the option to work some hours each week remotely and some in-person.


Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton, NJ seeks a Communications Intern to support the museum’s digital media, marketing, and outreach. The intern will report to the Marketing Director.


To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter, describing your interests and goals for this internship, to Erika Byrnison, Marketing Director, at ebyrnison@morven.org.

Description

The Communications Intern will assist Morven staff in building and maintaining the museum’s digital presence. This internship will be responsible for the following:

  • Working across departments to develop, write, and schedule social media content for the museum’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn accounts
  • Leading Morven’s participation in National Youth Takeover Day on June 27, 2026, and other communications efforts connected to Civic Season
  • Helping to design and prepare both digital content and print materials for museum activities
  • Assisting in tracking the impact of marketing efforts on program registrations and visitorship
  • Supporting program outreach by posting in local and statewide community calendars
  • When onsite, capturing photos and videos of happenings at Morven (exhibitions, events, tours, programs)


Qualifications

 A qualified candidate will be organized and self-motivated. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both a remote and in-person work environment. Students interested in museum studies, education, public history, civics, historic preservation, political science, American studies, arts administration, or related fields are encouraged to apply. There is no education level requirement for this position. Morven uses Canva for graphic design; some familiarity with the platform is a plus!

Morven is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, ability, and business needs at the time. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.