Internships — Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk

Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is a unique cultural institution and one of the largest of its kind in the world. Its heart is the main exhibition, which every year attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Poland and abroad who wish to learn about World War II. The institution also has a wide range of cultural activities, including concerts, film screenings and theatre performances, as well as scientific and educational activities.

The aim of our internships is to let you gain interesting and valuable experience in a large cultural institution. As part of the internship, you will meet experts in fields that interest you. We will involve you in the life of the Museum, where you will have a real impact on the success of the projects we run. You will develop your teamwork skills. There will also be time to visit the Main Exhibition and our temporary exhibitions. You will also have the opportunity to participate in many diverse projects, such as concerts, conferences and popular science events.

1. Do I need to study a specific field?

A degree in a specific field is welcome, but not always necessary. Details can be found in the description of the specific internship offer.

2. What is required to apply for an internship?

An application form, an agreement between your institution and the Museum, a referral for the internship, and a valid accident insurance. The Museum has also implemented Standards for the Protection of Minors, which require each intern to submit additional documents (details here).

3. Can I do more or fewer hours of internship?

Yes, if your school allows it. Please also see the specific internship announcements.

“I had a wonderful time during my internship in the Archaeological Department. In four months, I managed to participate in all sorts of activities concerning the Museum. Most importantly, I participated in the archaeological research and excavational program on the Westerplatte peninsula. This internship has been one of the most important and educational experiences in the beginning of my professional career and I couldn't have had a better team to share this opportunity with.”

- Elena from Greece, 2022

“The internship at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk was an extraordinary experience. As an archaeology student from Greece, I felt honoured to be part of an institution that preserves memory and is also a space for education, exchange of ideas and critical reflection.”
- Olina from Greece, 2022

1) Send us your CV together with a completed application form (links to projects or events confirming your experience are welcome) to praktyki [@] muzeum1939.pl

Your CV must include a statement consenting to the processing of personal data:

I consent to the processing of personal data contained in the submitted documents for the purposes of the recruitment process conducted by the Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk, in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/45/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

2) Please wait for our response. The waiting time may be extended.

The Personal Data Controller is the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, with its registered office in Gdańsk (pl. W. Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk).

Contact details of the Data Protection Officer:iod@muzeum1939.pl .

Providing personal data in your CV is voluntary, but necessary for the recruitment process. Failure to provide all or some of the data during the recruitment process may result in limiting or preventing your selection for the position being recruited for.

You have the right to access your personal data and the right to rectify, delete, restrict processing, the right to transfer data, the right to object, the right to withdraw consent to their processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing that was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

You have the right to lodge a complaint about the processing of your data with a supervisory authority. Personal data will be processed until the end of the recruitment process, but no longer than three months from the date of sending your CV. With the consent of the candidates, personal data will be processed in subsequent recruitment processes conducted by the personal data controller for a period of 1 year from the end of the recruitment process. Candidates' personal data will be subject to automated processing.