Human Resources Internship

Who We Are 

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change.   Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. 

 

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all.  Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. 

 

About Our Internship Programs 

Through transformative learning experiences and impactful service initiatives, we inspire lifelong advocates for science. By creating meaningful opportunities and building strong pathways, we aim to make each interaction within our internship and volunteer programs a gateway to networking, attracting and retaining talent. Embracing the values of everyone, service, learning, connection, and boldness, we empower individuals of all ages to contribute to our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. 

 

Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development. 

 
Why We Need You 

Our Human Resources and Volunteer Services (HRVS) department is looking for an intern to join our team! This is a great opportunity to build foundational HR knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and make a meaningful impact on our team’s operational excellence. You’ll work directly with our team on a range of HR Operations projects across benefits administration, compliance, and internal communications, and you'll learn practical skills that will prepare you for a career in Human Resources. 

 
What You’ll Accomplish 

• Support the HR team in managing employee processes – including requests for accommodation and workers’ compensation claims – by gathering information and documentation to assist the team in every step of the process, from initial request to decision-making.  

• Streamline and organize our recordkeeping to create a robust, shared resource that will ensure all documentation is secure, complete, accessible to the HR team, and compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 

• Contribute to employee benefits education by creating and refreshing content about the Museum’s benefits programs – including Paid Family and Medical Leave, accommodations, tuition reimbursement, etc. – to be shared on the Museum’s intranet (the Hive) or in our internal Benefits newsletter (Benefits in Brief). 

• Participate in pre-renewal preparation, research, and conversations to help the HR team evaluate current benefit plan performance against current market conditions and prepare for renewal discussions (Open Enrollment) for the coming year. 

 

When and Where You Will Work 

• Onsite; Tuesdays – Thursdays 

 

What We’re Looking For (Competencies) 

• Commitment to Excellence and Integrity: Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic to every project. Sets a high standard for quality of work and shows dedication in striving toward that standard. Understands and demonstrates the importance of integrity and discretion that is critical to HR work. 

• Collaboration and Community: Works well with others by listening actively, sharing ideas, asking questions, receiving feedback, and incorporating learning into future work. Embraces curiosity and brings an open mind to others’ ideas and contributions.  

• Creativity and Innovation: Analyzes problems critically and from multiple perspectives and proposes creative solutions. Shares ideas. Observes solutions, processes, and communication, then adapts, revises, and iterates to make them better. 

• Independent and Organized: Manages tasks and projects independently and with minimal supervision. Organizes high volumes of information, breaks down complex processes into manageable steps, and tracks progress on multiple tasks simultaneously, to completion.   

• Attention to Detail: Devotes time and attention to reviewing information at a high level of detail, to ensure integrity and accuracy. Demonstrates accountability and consistent follow-through in completing tasks and projects. 

 

How We Work-Our Values  

• Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.   

• Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve. 

• Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes. 

• Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals. 

 

Application Timeline 

• Applications close March 6th  

• Round 2 responses occur March 13th through April 3rd 

• Interviews occur April 13th through April 17th