Museum Internship in Alaska

Museum Internship in Alaska
The Hammer Museum in Haines Alaska is recruiting for a 3-month internship with a flexible start day from May to September 2012

The Hammer Museum is a non-profit, private entity and the world's only museum dedicated to hammers. Its mission is to provide a view of the past and a history of technology through the use of man's first tool. There are over 1500 hammers on display, ranging from Roman times to the present.

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; website development; assisting with an inventory of the museum collection on a Past Perfect database; public speaking, and newsletter development.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong writing, research and collections care skills.
Strong organizational, multitasking and people skills.
Computer skills, including PastPerfect database software and word processing or a desire to learn them.
Ability to work independently and on detailed tasks.
Knowledge of the history of technology a plus.
Degree or expected degree in history, education, museum studies, humanities or a related field.
An adventurous spirit.

COMPENSATION: The internship comes with a $100 per week stipend and basic housing is provided. Haines is a wonderful Alaskan community with a population of around 2000 and a breathtaking landscape.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and why you are interested in this internship, and your current resume including three references by mail or email to:

Contact Dave Pahl
The Hammer Museum108 Main StreetBox 702Haines, Alaska 99827(907) 766-2374hammermuseum@aptalaska.net

http://www.hammermuseum.org/

All submissions must be received by March 15.
Successful applicant will be notified by April 10