Sam Rayburn House Museum

Texas Historical Commission
Spring Internship 2010

Issue Date: December 14, 2009
Closing Date: January 15, 2010
Start Date: January 25, 2010 (negotiable)

POSITION TITLE: Intern (1 opening)

LOCATION: Sam Rayburn House Museum, 890 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, Texas.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Interns may work on one or more of the following projects: cataloging and researching the museum collection, taking digital photographs of artifacts; recording oral histories; re-housing and cleaning artifacts; data entry of collections records; assisting with guided tours of the house museum; assist with inventory of collection; assist in the development of events and programming at the site as well as developing themed guided tours and presentations; and organizing site resources.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Interest in museums, history, and/or education. Strong writing, research and communications skills. Strong organizational, multitasking and people skills. Knowledge of American and Texas history. Knowledge of standard office computer skills, including database software and word processing. Ability to work independently and on detailed tasks. Degree or expected degree in history, education, museum studies, humanities or a related field. Demonstrated interest in museum programs, education and/or history.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (negotiable)

PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Anne Carlson, Curator, Sam Rayburn House Museum

TERM OF POSITION: preferably between January—June 2010

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled college students who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid position.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and current resume including three references by mail, email, or FAX to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Carlson
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
FAX: 903/640-0800
Email: Anne Carlson, anne.carlson@thc.state.tx.us