Motown Museum ยท 1 month ago
Esther Gordy Edwards Internship
Detroit, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringMotown Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of Motown music. They are offering the Esther Gordy Edwards Curatorial Internship for undergraduate or graduate students, providing hands-on experience in museum research, exhibition development, and narrative interpretation.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Exhibition and collections research
Oral history sourcing and documentation
Application of interpretive frameworks
Outreach to Motown alumni
Artifact and image sourcing
Support during exhibition installations and deinstallations
Narrative development and object interpretation
General assistance with curatorial workflows and project administration
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for Fall/Spring 2026
Studying Museum Studies, History, African American Studies, Art History, Communications, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in academic or independent research
Interest in Motown, music history, cultural heritage, or storytelling
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Proficiency in Office 365
Preferred
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Company
Motown Museum
The Motown Museum is one of Southeastern Michigan's most popular tourist destinations.
Founded in 1985
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Robin Terry
Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer
Monica Hutcherson
Executive Assistant to Chairwoman & CEO
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