Education and Outreach
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For Graduate Students

Education and Outreach
University and College
1. For University Instructors
2. For Undergraduate Students
3. For Graduate Students
K–12 Education
Community Programs
Learn Beyond the Kelsey
Education and Outreach FAQs

Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program

Interested in a career in museums, museum education, or community-engaged archaeology? The Kelsey Museum is pleased to be a host site for the Winter 2026 Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The Fellow in Object-Based Learning will work closely with the Education Department and other museum units to design and facilitate a variety of undergraduate class visits during the semester.

The chosen fellow will receive a stipend at the established Rackham rate (currently $13,770), GradCare, and tuition. Eligibility criteria, full position description, and application details are posted on Rackham’s website.

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Other Opportunities

Book Club Moderator

The Kelsey Museum hosts a monthly book club for community members. Each meeting is led by a moderator who prepares discussion topics and helps attendees better understand the ancient inspirations behind the modern book.

Moderators receive an honorarium. For more information and to express your interest, fill out this form.

Thank you for your interest! All 2025–2026 positions are currently filled.

Family Day Intern

Every October and March, the Kelsey Museum hosts Family Day, a weekend event dedicated to our youngest visitors and to everyone young at heart.

The Family Day intern works in consultation with Stephanie Wottreng Haley (community and youth educator) to develop and orchestrate the day’s programming, including designing 3–5 activities, preparing didactics, organizing and training volunteers, and assisting with day-of operations.

This is a temporary, 6- to 8-week appointment only available to graduate students. Weekly hours will not exceed 10 hours. All applicants must be available to work the Family Day event in person (typically a Saturday or Sunday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM).

Applications for the Family Day intern are currently closed. Check back for other opportunities!

Questions?

For inquiries related to graduate student opportunities in the Kelsey Museum’s Education Department, contact Shannon Ness (university programs coordinator), at snness@umich.edu or (734) 764-6093.

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