The Greg D. Tranter Intern plays a key role in advancing the Museum’s mission. This semester-long paid internship position supports the care, documentation, and stewardship of the Museum’s Greg D. Tranter Buffalo Bills Collection in alignment with established policies and professional best practices. The Greg D. Tranter Intern will assist the Greg D. Tranter Collection Manager in the daily operations of artifact preservation, digital cataloging, and exhibition preparation. This role provides practical, hands-on experience in cataloging, object handling, artifact housing, and database management.

The intern will receive a $2,000 stipend after completion of the internship.  The stipend is generously funded by the donor of the collection.

Qualifications:

• An appreciation for the mission of The Buffalo History Museum.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate-level academic program in Museum Studies, History, Library and Information Science (MLIS), or related field.
• Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in completion of tasks.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as a team member and independently in a self-directed capacity, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities: 

• Registers and assigns accession and catalog numbers to artifacts in the Buffalo Bills collection, according to established registration system.
• Classify artifacts using Nomenclature for Museum Cataloguing.
• Conduct object research on the items in the collection.
• Compose concise descriptions of objects and records information in PastPerfect and on object file cards.
• Photograph artifacts for documentation purposes.
• Provide appropriate storage for artifacts that reflect best museum practices.
• Create a final report summarizing work completed during the internship.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Collections to support the Museum’s goals and initiatives.

Schedule: 
Internship hours must be completed during the work week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm. At least 120 hours must be completed during the semester.

How To Apply:  
Fall 2026 Applications are now open. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with their application. Click HERE to apply.

The Archival Intern plays a key role in advancing the Museum’s mission. This semester-long unpaid internship position supports the care, documentation, and stewardship of the Museum’s archival collection in alignment with established policies and professional best practices. The Archival Intern will assist the Library & Archives Coordinator in the daily operations of preservation and archival processing. This role provides practical, hands-on experience in processing, archival housing, and database management.

Qualifications:

• An appreciation for the mission of The Buffalo History Museum.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited academic program in Library and Information Science (MLIS), Museum Studies, History or related field. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in completion of tasks.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as a team member and independently in a self-directed capacity, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in arranging, describing, and rehousing paper documents, photographs, and books into archival-quality folders and boxes.
• Create basic finding aids, container lists, or item-level descriptions using controlled vocabularies.
• Gain experience in multiple digital databases including library catalog FRANK and PastPerfect Museum Software.
• Scan material as needed for documentation purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Library & Archives Coordinator to support the Museum’s goals and initiatives.

Schedule: 
Internship hours must be completed during the work week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm. The number of hours depends on whether the internship will be completed for academic credit.

How To Apply:
Fall 2026 Applications are now open. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with their application. Click HERE to apply.

The Social Media Intern will support The Buffalo History Museum’s Advancement team by creating engaging, visually compelling, and culturally relevant digital content that promotes exhibitions, programs, membership initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
This semester-long internship is ideal for someone who understands current social media trends and knows how to translate them into thoughtful, mission-driven storytelling. The intern will help expand the Museum’s online presence by creating content that feels timely, creative, and authentic, while remaining aligned with the Museum’s voice and values.

The intern will receive a $500 stipend after completion of the internship.

Qualifications:  

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, recent graduate (within two years), or working toward a degree in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated familiarity with major social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Capcut, or similar platforms) preferred.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and design engaging social media content (written posts, graphics, short-form video) aligned with the Museum’s branding, mission, and key messaging themes.
• Assist in managing and scheduling posts across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others using social media management tools.
• Monitor engagement metrics and prepare brief reports on performance trends.
• Engage with online audiences by responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Museum staff to promote exhibitions, programs, membership initiatives, and special events.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Museum’s social media calendar to ensure consistent content delivery.

 Schedule: 
This internship will begin in late August and continue through early December, totaling approximately 120 hours. The standard commitment is 10 hours per week; hours may be adjusted to meet academic credit requirements for credit-seeking students.

How to Apply: 
Fall 2026 Applications are now open. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with their application. Click HERE to apply.