Thank you for your interest in the GEM Program! Please read the following information.
-For High School Students in 9th-12th Grade
-$500 stipend split into two payments (December, June)
-November 4, 2025– June 16, 2026
-Biweekly meetings Tuesdays and
-Biweekly meetings Tuesdays and
-Volunteer on select second Saturdays and for ISM Camps and Community Days
-Up to 70 internship hours earned throughout the program
-Up to 70 internship hours earned throughout the program
The Guide, Engage, Mobilize (GEM) High School Internship Program brings together passionate, curious, and innovative teens to make a difference in their community and get a behind the scenes look at the Idaho State Museum. Teens will network with professionals including historians, curators, and designers as they advance important skills that will prepare them for college and career. Dive deeper into exciting topics and develop key skills through exhibit design and the planning and facilitation of family and youth. GEM interns will also go on field trips to other Idaho State Historical Society sites, including the Old Idaho Penitentiary. As a member of the Museum team, they will meet teens from across the Treasure Valley and work together to create and facilitate exciting and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
GEM students will learn through:
•Bi-weekly Meetings – Meet as a team every other Tuesday at the Museum with the other interns to hang out, eat, train, research, and work on exhibit design and event development.
•Second Saturdays, Camps, and Community Days – Spend time interacting with children and families to complete hands-on activities together. At least 4 shifts will be required throughout the program.
•Guest Speakers – Network with Museum Professionals, Historians, and Idahoans who have made history!
•Second Saturdays, Camps, and Community Days – Spend time interacting with children and families to complete hands-on activities together. At least 4 shifts will be required throughout the program.
•Guest Speakers – Network with Museum Professionals, Historians, and Idahoans who have made history!
The application deadline is September 25, 2025!
We will select up to 10 students to participate in the program. Not all those who apply will be accepted. Interviews (virtual or onsite) will be required September 29th - October 8th.
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If you have any questions, please email shseducation@ishs.idaho.gov or call 208-780-5195.
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