Museum Intern
Back to Job List| Posted | 02/12/2026 |
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| County | Dallas |
| Location | Perry, IA, Iowa |
| Salary | $18.08/hour - 40 hours per week |
| Deadline | 02/26/2026 |
Description
Forest Park Museum in Perry, Iowa is seeking a paid museum intern for June, July and August of 2026. This position will assist the museum curator with exhibit creation and maintenance, collections care, visitor services, group and public programs, basic cleaning and maintenance, reptile, fish and Rose Garden care, creation of exhibit and educational guides and writing press releases. Other duties may involve assisting at an earth science education center, a military museum, and two depots used as welcome centers on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. This position is designed to give interns valuable hands on experience that can lead to careers in the museum and cultural resource fields.
Work schedule will include 40 hours per week, and will include weekend hours as assigned.
To apply go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallascountyia/jobs/5235199/forest-park-museum-intern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age and have a current driver's license Successful candidate shall pass background check as well as a physical and drug screen.
To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallascountyia/jobs/5235199/forest-park-museum-intern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
