Student Opportunities at Moundville Archaeological Park
Student Internship
Moundville Archaeological Park offers internships designed to give students or emerging professionals hands-on experience in museum work, education, exhibits, events, and more. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that serve Indigenous communities, the public, and the mission of the park. If a student is interested in pursuing this position here are examples of project areas, we offer: Education, Outreach & Communications, Exhibits, Grants, and Festival Support. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 4 hours per week, with the option of working up to 20 hours per week depending on availability and project needs.
Internship Requirements: an interest in storytelling, willingness to learn new things, knowledge of how to find primary sources, strong writing and communication skills, creative and visual thinking skills, graphic design skills are a plus (example: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Canva)
Point of Contact: Jessica Dees, Museum Education Outreach Coordinator and Festival Director, Moundville Archaeological Park jndees1@ua.edu
Hoop Dancer, Lyndon Alec (Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas), performs at the Moundville Native American Festival.
Hoop Dancer, Lyndon Alec (Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas), performs at the Moundville Native American Festival.
A flint knapper works at Moundville Archaeological Park's "Knap-In" event.
A flint knapper works at Moundville Archaeological Park's "Knap-In" event.
A Jones Archaeological Museum visitor works on a pottery project during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" program.
A Jones Archaeological Museum visitor works on a pottery project during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" program.
A flint knapper showcases his work at Moundville Archaeological Park's "Knap-In" event.
A flint knapper showcases his work at Moundville Archaeological Park's "Knap-In" event.
Visitors speak with artist Betsy Irwin about her gourd artwork during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" event.
Visitors speak with artist Betsy Irwin about her gourd artwork during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" event.
Nancy Spain (Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma) weaves a mat during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Artist in Residence" program.
Nancy Spain (Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma) weaves a mat during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Artist in Residence" program.
A member of the Chikashsha Hithla Dance Troupe dance with school groups at the Moundville Native American Festival.
A member of the Chikashsha Hithla Dance Troupe dance with school groups at the Moundville Native American Festival.
Mary Smith (Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma) helps a Moundville Archaeological Park visitor weave a basket.
Mary Smith (Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma) helps a Moundville Archaeological Park visitor weave a basket.
Beadwork created by Juanita Gardinski (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) on display during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" program.
Beadwork created by Juanita Gardinski (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) on display during Moundville Archaeological Park's "Saturday in the Park" program.
University of Alabama B.I.S.O.N. students play Stickball on the Quad.
University of Alabama B.I.S.O.N. students play Stickball on the Quad.