Student Affairs

What does the Student Affairs Committee Do?

The purpose of the Student Affairs Committee is to involve students in the museum profession. The committee provides students with the opportunity to interact with professionals in the North Carolina Museums Council through meetings and conferences.

Why should a student join NCMC?

Student members receive:

  • NCMC newsletter, which includes job and internship listings
  • 50% discount to the annual NCMC conference
  • Discounts on professional development workshops
  • Mentorship opportunities

The best reason for a student to be a member of the North Carolina Museums Council is the annual conference. Here you have many opportunities to network with members of your field; pursue diverse professional development opportunities; and attend insightful workshops, panels, and discussions. The many museum professionals at the conference will be a valuable resource to you as you shape your career.

Even if you are not currently a member, you may apply for the Student Memorial Award to attend the conference for free. The award winner, and up to three additional scholarship winners, will receive a free one-year NCMC student membership.

March 2023 Student Memorial Award Recipients

    • Carly Collins, UNC Charlotte
    • Victoria Hinshaw, UNC Greensboro

March 2023 Institutional Internship Award Winner

    • Wilkes Heritage Museum

    How do I become a member of NCMC?

    Join us

    For more information about student membership, please contact the Student Affairs Chair.


    Resources for Students

    Resume and CV Suggestions.pdf
    Suggestions for preparing your resume/CV and getting ready for an interview

    Student Internship Hints.pdf
    General information about finding internships.


    Internship Money Available

    Students have the opportunity to earn some money while learning about museum operations and programming through a paid internship made possible by the North Carolina Museums Council. One internship is awarded annually.

    Institutional Internship Award Recipient (March 2020 Annual Meeting)

    • Asheville Art Museum 


    NC College Courses

    We performed a Survey of North Carolina College and University Museum-Related Courses in 2000 and updated the survey in 2005. If you know of other North Carolina degree programs or courses that are not described in this survey, please contact the Student Affairs Chair.


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