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Museum Audience & Engagement Intern, Canterbury Museums & Galleries

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 21, 2026
  •  Murray O'Grady
  •  murray.ogrady@canterbury.gov.uk
  • #Museums
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Job Summary

This role will support the museum in attracting, understanding and engaging audiences by helping develop inclusive programmes, communications and visitor experiences.

Job Description

The Canterbury Museums & Galleries team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Museum Audience & Engagement Intern to join them.

This is a full-time 1 Year internship position with Canterbury Museums & Galleries.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build practical skills and experience within a busy and ambitious museum service. Working closely with the Museums Audience & Engagement Officer, you will gain hands-on experience in audience engagement, programming, marketing and digital communications, helping to connect people with our collections, exhibitions and events. You will support the delivery of visitor-focused projects, create content for digital and social media channels, assist with audience research and evaluation, and contribute to activities that broaden participation and develop new audiences.

£25, 948.96
Options for flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.

About this internship:

This role will support the museum in attracting, understanding and engaging audiences by helping develop inclusive programmes, communications and visitor experiences.

Job Requirements

About you, the ideal candidate for the job:

Your knowledge

An interest in museums
An interest art, culture and/or visitor attractions

Your experience

Experience of using and working across digital platforms and website
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of working to strict deadlines and with competing priorities

Your skills

Good organisational, logical and methodical thinking and planning skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Willingness to work collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues and other organisations
Ability to think creatively

Job Responsibilities

Here's what you'll get up to:

You will provide marketing support particularly relating to the promotion of programming, learning and collections related activities.
Assist with event promotion and messaging for museum programs and exhibitions as well as support the development and execution of advertising and email campaigns.
You will research, write, and schedule social media content in the museum's voice across various platforms.
You will collaborate with museum staff from different departments to develop educational and promotional materials.
You will aid in the creation of digital and print marketing collateral, such as flyers, signage, exhibition interpretation, and blog posts.
You will participate in strategic planning for upcoming exhibitions and related marketing initiatives.

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How to Apply

Find out more and make an application via the Canterbury City Council website.

Application closed 5pm Monday 21 September 2026.

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