Ipu Kā‘eo Internship Program

Ipu Kāʻeo: the full calabash, an abundance of immeasurable knowledge. Established in 2023, the Ipu Kā‘eo Internship Program offers on-the-job training and education to museum-curious people from all backgrounds. Participants will gain valuable skills and insight into possible career paths, better connecting to themselves and the world we share. 

Applications for this year’s internships are now closed.

We appreciate your interest in the program. We invite you to explore current openings. 

2024 Program Dates

Program dates: June 3–August 9, 2024 
Application submission period: March 22–May 1, 2024 
Pay rate: $20.00 per hour 
Who may apply: Current undergraduates, graduates, beginning workforce professionals 

About the internship

Ipu Kāʻeo is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), ten-week paid internship guiding individuals through a workplace-based experience in their prospective career field, such as Curatorial, Collections, Operations, and Library Sciences.  

Museum departments create project plans, tasks, and learning objectives for each internship, and interns are assigned a mentor with whom they work closely. Interns will learn best practices and applicable skills in their field. Please refer to the job postings for details on the upcoming cohort.

All applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. without employer-based sponsorship. If hired, interns must complete Form 1-9 Employment Eligibility Verification prior to employment start date. HoMA participates in an E-Verify program. 

How to apply 

Please apply for current internship opportunities via the ADP Career Center. 

Submissions made outside of this platform will not be considered. Each internship description will detail the specific requirements and qualifications needed for each position. The museum may request a cover letter and resume from applicants. 

Applicants will receive an email confirmation after submitting the online application and uploading required materials. 

Application review 

The interview process may begin any time after the application is submitted. If selected, applicants will be contacted by HoMA via email or phone for an interview with the internship mentor. 

This program is supported by