Work With Us
Are you interested in volunteer opportunities, internships, or museum employment? The Ellwood House Museum offers a range of ways to get involved in historic preservation, education, and community engagement. Our mission is to connect visitors with authentic examples of ingenuity and architecture through the historic Ellwood mansion, gardens, and museum campus. We rely on a dedicated team of volunteers, interns, board members, and staff to bring this mission to life. Explore current openings below and discover how you can be part of our team in DeKalb.
Selenia Rolfe Towle Teague Education Internship
Assist museum staff with the design and roll-out of educational programming, including Ellwood Explorers free summer programs, and the Frame of Mind youth art exhibit.
Application Deadline: April 30
Internship runs from May through August
Includes a $500 stipend
Employment and Internships
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William C. Lundberg Internship at the Berg Garden
The goal of this internship is to assist in the creation of a picturesque setting on the Ellwood grounds. The intern will work closely with museum staff to plan, plant, and maintain the Berg Garden throughout the 2024 season.
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Internship runs from May through August
Includes a $500 stipend
Jerry & Annette Johns Collections Internship
The Jerry & Annette Johns Collections Intern will be responsible for assisting museum staff with the care, cataloging, and storage of museum artifacts and preparing the Ellwood mansion for the annual holiday event.
Application Deadline: September 30
Internship runs from October through mid-December
Includes a $500 stipend
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Ellwood House Museum believes in equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic by federal, local or state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We hope to inspire awareness and curiosity for those who are interested in history, the arts, and the world that surrounds us.