Summer Internships: State Park Curatorial Services in Austin, TX

INTERNSHIPS AT TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

No paid intern opportunities will be available in 2012.
There are many additional internship opportunities on the Department’s website at various State parks throughout the State. The below internships are specifically for the four positions available for Curatorial Services at Austin headquarters. Applications and more information at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/

Curatorial Services – State Parks
Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)
Housing: No housing
Contact: Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562 joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Title: Curatorial Intern
Posting Number: 12-01-003
Position Reference Number: SP15
Responsibilities & Duties:
Under the direction of the Chief Curator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The Intern will be given two specific collection management projects to complete in the 10-week internship. Project 1 is to perform the research and then write up a topic, such as lighting devices, for inclusion in the Civilian Conservation Corps park specific collection plans. Project 2 is to assist with inventorying the interpretive collections, including record referencing and reconciliation. The Intern will also have the opportunity to assist and work with the Curatorial Services staff in the ongoing collection management and object handling work of
the interpretive collections including accessioning, cataloging, photographing, inventorying and re-housing/storing.
Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and object handling and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration
and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.
Requirements:
(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.
Working Conditions:
Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.

Curatorial Services – State Parks
Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)
Housing: No housing
Contact: Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562 joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746 lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Title: Curatorial Intern
Posting Number: 12-01-003
Position Reference Number: SP16
Responsibilities & Duties:
Under the direction of the Chief Curator, this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division. The Intern will be given two specific collection management projects to complete in the 10-week internship. Project 1 is to assist with the inventorying and reconciliation of
reference library/archival collections. Project 2 is to assist with inventorying the interpretive collections, including record referencing and reconciliation. The Intern will also have the opportunity to assist and work with the Curatorial Services staff in the ongoing collection management and object handling work of the interpretive collections including accessioning,
cataloging, photographing, inventorying and re-housing/storing. Intern will receive on-the-job training in collection management and object handling and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration and Texas Parks and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects
will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.
Requirements:
(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.
Working Conditions:
Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.

Curatorial Services – State Parks
Austin HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX or Airport Commerce Park, (3.5 miles from HQ)
Housing: No housing
Contact: Joanne Avant, (512) 389-8562, joanne.avant@tpwd.state.tx.us
Or Lori Reiley, (512) 389-4746, lori.reiley@tpwd.state.tx.us
Title: Curatorial Intern (2 positions)
Posting Number: 12-01-003
Position Reference Number: SP17
Responsibilities & Duties:
Under the direction of the Chief Curator this position will serve as an unpaid intern for the State Park Division and will work with Curatorial and Exhibit Shop staff. The Intern will be given a specific collection management project to complete in the 10-week internship. Project is to assist with the digitalization of Interpretive Services Branch project records and photographic collections, specifically Exhibit Shop and Interpretive Planner records and files. Intern will receive on-the-job training and will learn to utilize computerized collection database management software, file management software, digital camera, and scanner. The Intern will also gain knowledge in program operations, program administration and Texas Parks
and Wildlife philosophy concerning historical, natural and cultural resources. Conclusion of projects will facilitate completion of the collection plans and fill gaps in existing research and subsequently the installation of relevant objects and new interpretation; and help to ensure the physical preservation and integrity of the collections.
Requirements:
(1) Minimum of 12 semester hours from an accredited college.
(2) Must meet program eligibility;
(3) May perform some duties outdoors in all weather types.
Working Conditions:
Ten-week position includes traditional schedules with hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Some overnight travel required.