History Education Summer Internship in Thomson, GA

*PAID INTERNSHIP **MUSEUM EDUCATION***
Hickory Hill, the historic home of Senator Thomas E. Watson has an education internship available for an upcoming professional interested inarchaeology, history, ecology, and educating children. The site is ownedand operated by the Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc.

*Position Available:*
Museum Education Summer Intern, 40 hours per week. Intern will be onsite Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

*Duration:* May 25th through August 3, 2012. *Dates are FIRM*.

* **Responsibilities include:
* Under the direction of the Curator and the Educator, the Intern will conduct 4 weeks of summer camps for local teens & tweens. Two weeks are devoted to archaeology with excavations at the Jeffersonian Publishing Plant site. Two weeks are focused on History and the Environment. The Intern will be co-teaching with the Educator, and will assist with curriculum development.
*Requirements, Abilities & Skills: *
- an enrolled university student, recent graduate, or graduate student in *anthropology, history,* *museum education, public history, or education*
- Responsible, reliable, and dedicated to job performance.
- Ability to learn information quickly.
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to teach activities to a group.
- A desire to work with the public.
- A desire to work outdoors.
- Commitment to being a team player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Creative problem solving and ability to use available resources.
- Able to pass a drug test and background check.
- First Aid and CPR skills are a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation: * $1000 per month. Housing is provided in a furnished cottage at Hickory Hill. All utilities, Internet, and cable TV are paid. Laundry facilities on-site

Application Requirements:* By 29 February, please submit: Completed Application available fromhttp://www.hickory-hill.org/news-a-events/news-feed/1/26.html or contact Michelle at mzupan@hickory-hill.org for a Word format application.

*DO NOT send transcripts or letters of recommendation.*

Museum Educational Assistant in Maine

The General Henry Knox Museum seeks Education Assistant
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The General Henry Knox Museum, a seasonal historic house museum in beautiful midcoast Maine, seeks a part-time education assistant. The museum, a reconstruction of the 1794 mansion built by the country’s first Secretary of War, houses an important collection of Federal Period furniture and decorative arts, as well as primary and secondary resources related to the economic development and settling of midcoast Maine. The museum has a permanent staff of 3.5 employees and over sixty active volunteers, and offers a very active range of programs, classes and events during the summer and works with schools and researchers year-round. For more information, see www.knoxmuseum.org.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the education assistant will work with the museum’s educational programming and outreach, library and database development, and with assisting researchers. One primary responsibility will be to provide support for the museum’s summer teacher institute, including doing outreach, answering phones, preparing mailings, handling teachers’ logistical concerns, assisting teachers with research projects, and assisting with program delivery. The education assistant will also be responsible for the implementation and outreach for school programs and tours, including the roll out of a major revision to the museum’s Knox Box program. In addition, the education assistant will help maintain the museum’s research library and oversee volunteers working on a database of Knox manuscript collections. The education assistant will also be expected to be able to give tours and assist in other museum operations as needed.

Applicants must have a bachelors degree with a demonstrated background or strong interest in history, education, library and archival science, museum studies or other related field. A high level of self-motivation, initiative, and organization is required. Experience with PastPerfect, Revolutionary or midcoast Maine history, or current educational practices are all pluses. The position is normally 3 days a week (24 hours), with occasional extra hours for special programs (including some evenings and weekends), particularly in the summer months. Due to the sometimes physical nature of the position, candidates must be comfortable climbing stairs and be able to lift boxes of documents.

To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and experience with museums and/or nonprofits, a resume and three references to Education Search, The General Henry Knox Museum, PO Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861 or by email (Word documents or pdf’s only, please) to info@knoxmuseum.org. Preference will be given to applications received before January 27.

Newseum: Spring Collections Internship

This announcement is for the Spring 2012 semester.

Newseum Spring Collections Internship – Washington, DC

Are you looking for an exciting internship that will provide you with the skills necessary to help you obtain full-time museum employment? If so, the Newseum’s Collections Internship is for you!

The Newseum, a revolutionary 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. At the Newseum, we pride ourselves on creating up-to-the minute exhibits and actively collecting modern and historic artifacts. As a Newseum intern you can work at our museum downtown or our state-of-the-art storage center in Laurel, Maryland (or both). Internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit individual’s schedules - this can include morning and weekend work. You will be a member of the small, dynamic Collections team and will be able to make an enormous contribution to the work we do. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain Collections experience and be involved in the day-to-day operations of one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular museums!

Intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting Registrars and Collections Specialists with the following tasks:

• Daily monitoring and recording of environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, lighting, etc.) in gallery spaces
• Processing donations and incoming loans, including cataloging artifacts in database
• Monitoring and reporting on exhibition conditions as they pertain to exhibited collections
• Assisting with the cleaning of exhibits and artifacts on display pre-opening
• Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibited artifacts
• Compiling information for the new Standard Facilities Report particularly regarding the environmental conditions/calculations for each of the galleries
• Helping with basic artifact conservation
• If time and interest permits, short-term, independent research projects related to the collection can be designed
  

Newspaper archives internship project

For those who already possess or would like to gain archival experience, there is the opportunity to work on a self-directed archival project with the Newseum’s outstanding 35,000 piece newspaper collection (this project will take place at the Newseum’s storage facility in Laurel, MD). Interns will need to be able to frequently handle and carry 30-40 lb. newspaper boxes.

For all internship opportunities:

Experience/Skills

Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished a museum-related graduate or undergraduate program, possess basic computer skills, an interest in collections/registration work, and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

Timing/Duration/Pay

Internships last for a minimum of 12 weeks and may be part or full time. This internship position is for college credit only.

Application Process

Please email cover letter and resume to mscott@newseum.org.

Ohio History Service Corps– AmeriCorps Service Member

Dennison, OH

The Ohio Historical Society is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to join the Ohio History Service Corps at Dennison Railroad Depot Museum in Dennison, Ohio. The Ohio History Service Corps is an AmeriCorps State program created by the Ohio Historical Society and statewide partners to promote local history, historic preservation and tourism. We welcome applicants looking for experience in community outreach, event planning, public history, K-12 history education, public relations, and tourism.

Position Description: Ten Civil War 150 (CW150) Leadership Corps members will be hosted at partner sites throughout Ohio. Corps members will serve as the coordinator and information clearinghouse for the Civil War commemoration initiatives in their region and will focus on volunteer recruitment and heritage tourism. Service members assist their host organization and other regional organizations with collaborating and building capacity for educational and public programming; special events, and regional initiatives. Members will provide ideas for, plan and lead three of the following five activities, depending on needs of the region and host site as well as the member's skills and interest, during their service time: a) A regional volunteer fair, b) Heritage tourism efforts, such as walking or bus tours or packaging with a convention and visitor bureau (CVB) regional organization, c) Application submissions to the Park Service's Network to Freedom, d) K-12 education outreach, (ex. assisting with History Day; creating teacher resource packages, and/or e) Regional commemoration events. This position is located at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum.

Program Description: The Ohio Historical Society and its statewide partners developed the Ohio History Service Corps to promote sustainable community development and heritage tourism in Ohio. The Corps consists of three components: Civil War 150 Leadership Corps, to initiate educational programming and regional special events; Ohio History Tech Corps, to provide digitization of historic resources and develop an oral history program; and Historic Preservation Corps, to inventory historic buildings, support community revitalization, and assist local preservation

Program Benefits: AmeriCorps members pledge to “get things done” in local communities. In exchange for their service, the members earn a living stipend, are eligible for health insurance, and may receive an Education Award of $5500 to further their education or pay off existing school loans. Members receive top-notch training in volunteer management, meeting facilitation, leadership, communication, community development and more.

Terms: Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours.

Skills: Communications, Community Organization, Public Speaking, Writing/Editing.

Start Date: 11/1/11

End Date: 9/30/12

Requirements: All applicants must register and apply on http://www.americorps.gov/. To find the listing detailed above, follow this link.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2011

Contact: Mary Cannon

Ohio Historical Society

mcannon@ohiohistory.org

P: 614-297-2392 or 614-297-2342

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM Internship Opportunity Summer 2011

The Sheboygan County Historical Museum is pleased to announce the availability of up to two (2) paid internships for the Summer of 2011. Several projects are available for an individual to choose from, including:

Education Program Cataloging.

Work with collection and education staff to identify and catalog both Education and Core collection objects used in the Museum’s Full Day Student Education Programs. Duties may include numbering, data entry in PastPerfect, identification photography, object research, and volunteer contact regarding potential and/or previous donations.

New Acquisition Cataloging.

Work with collection staff to catalog new acquisitions to the Museum’s core collection. Duties may include numbering, recording of critical object data (number, name, description, provenance, etc.) into PastPerfect, condition reporting, and identification photography. As time allows, items may be prepared for storage and/or exhibit.

Sound Artifact Cataloging

Work with collection staff to catalog the Museum’s collection of sound recording artifacts, including cylinders, albums, and associated player equipment. Duties may include object research, numbering, recording of critical object data (number, name, description, provenance, etc.) into PastPerfect, condition reporting, and identification photography.

Applicants for this internship should be self-starters, able to work independently, detail oriented, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants must be comfortable working with computers, volunteers, and the public. A background (either education or work) in museum studies or history is preferable. Hours are flexible, but must occur primarily between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday-Friday. A stipend (to be paid upon completion of 150 hours) of $600 is available to an applicant who accepts this internship as part of an education experience.

The Sheboygan County Historical Museum is dedicated to “the discovery, collection, and preservation of information, records, and objects relating to the history of the county of Sheboygan and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the same.” Embracing this mission, the museum primarily serves the county’s 116,000 residents, along with members of the surrounding five counties through the maintenance of historic buildings and exhibits, full day student education programs, and extensive public programming, including numerous changing exhibits, a monthly historical program series, and several other public programs.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 2 references to: Tamara Lange, Collection Coordinator/ Registrar, Sheboygan County Historical Society and Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 or to langetrl@co.sheboygan.wi.us. Applications received by March 25, 2011 are guaranteed consideration.

Stratford Hall Program and Exhibition Internship Summer 2011

The Program and Exhibition Intern will work with Stratford Hall staff to
help plan a symposium and related exhibition for 2013 on the Civil War
homefront experience on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Duties will
include historical research on the Northern Neck during the time of the
American Civil War, identification of scholars/institutions involved in
this topic, and development of program themes for use in the symposium
and/or exhibition. The intern will be responsible for writing
preliminary symposium programs and exhibition scripts. Interns are
expected to work largely independently and should possess superior
writing/research skills.
The Program and Exhibition Internship carries a $1,000 stipend and free
on-site housing. Applicants should be graduates of a BA or BS program

majoring in History, American Studies, Public History, or a related
field. MA-level experience preferred. Interns will work full-time for
10 weeks with specific dates negotiable depending upon the applicant's
schedule.
Stratford is located in Westmoreland County on the beautiful Northern
Neck of Virginia.
Westmoreland County is a 45-minute drive from Fredericksburg, two hours
from Washington, D.C., and 90 minutes from Richmond. Stratford is set
on 1,900 acres with 2.5 miles of Potomac River waterfront. For more
information visit: www.stratfordhall.org.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating their reasons
for applying, including their goals for the internship. Also, please
attach a resume and contact information for two references.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to:

Program and Exhibition Internship
483 Great House Road
Stratford, VA 22558
ggoodell@stratfordhall.org

All applications should be received by April 8, 2010.

Great Lakes Naval Museum Internship Program

The Great Lakes Naval Museum internship program allows for interns with numerous interests, strengths, and goals to gain practical, hands-on museum experience at the United States Navy's newest museum. As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum's mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at the Naval Training Station/Center at Great Lakes, Illinois. The list below contains pertinent information about the Great Lakes Naval Museum's internship program, current internships available, and the steps necessary to apply for an internship.

Eligibility: Registered students of colleges or universities and graduates thereof are eligible for this program.

Credit: The Great Lakes Naval Museum does not award college credit, but many U.S. colleges and universities will recognize academic work performed while interning at the Museum. Contact your academic advisor, school's registrar, or career planning office for more information on how to receive credit.

Duration: There is no set length for an internship. The minimum period is three weeks full-time (120 hours). Internships can last an academic quarter or semester, during which time a student may serve on either a full or part-time basis.

Stipends: The Great Lakes Naval Museum provides no salaries or other stipends to interns.

Current Internships Available:

Curatorial: An intern with an American Studies, history or art history background would be closely involved with exhibition programs, reinforcing learned research and writing techniques, as well as providing work experience in a museum environment. Curatorial interns are supervised by the Museum Director who assigns tasks that might include research and development of an exhibition script, catalogs or brochures. Projects involve research in the photographic and artifact collections of the Great Lakes Naval Museum. The intern is expected to have excellent research skills, the ability to write clearly and concisely and to work independently. A prior knowledge of American naval history is not essential, but would be helpful for this internship.

Education: An Education internship is open to students with backgrounds in education, history or art history. The intern works both independently and with museum staff to conceive, develop, and implement education programs directly related to the Museum's collection. Education programs may be developed for elementary and secondary school students, special education students, senior citizens, and the "casual" visitor. School programs are geared to the curriculum. This internship provides an opportunity for a student to apply education and history skills to interpret artifacts in a museum setting and allows students to explore the museum field as a career choice. The intern should have knowledge of age-group characteristics, skill levels, and age-appropriate activities. He or she should also possess strong research skills. A background in American history or American Studies is preferable, but not required.

How to Apply:
To apply for an internship, please submit the following information:

• Internship Program application form Download Application
• Academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
• A resume outlining your educational, professional, and volunteer experiences
• A one-page personal statement (use this essay to tell us how an internship at the Great Lakes Naval Museum will advance your academic/career goals)
• One letter of recommendation
• A writing sample of not less than 1,000 words

Please submit completed application materials (via mail or electronically) to the following:

Director, Great Lakes Naval Museum
Email: GLNM@navy.mil
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Building 42
610 Farragut Avenue
Great Lakes, IL 60088

Questions: If you have any questions about the internship application process, please contact the Great Lakes Naval Museum at 847-688-3154.

2011 Summer Internships at The Gaston County Museum Dallas, North Carolina

Exhibits/Collections Intern (1 position available)

Summer 2011 (30 to 40 hours per week)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2011

HOUSING PROVIDED

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking a collections/exhibits intern for summer 2011. This position will work specifically with the permanent collection accessioning and photographing objects. Both interns will assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit design and installation. The interns will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently. Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders. Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums. Knowledge of PastPerfect collections database a plus.

The internship is unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided. The internship will begin in the summer (depending on intern’s schedule), and end in August, and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time. Deadline for application is March 31, 2011.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a 1 page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience to:

The Gaston County Museum

Attn: Jeff Pruett

P.O. Box 429

Dallas, NC 28034

Phone: 704-922-7681 x.105

Fax: 704-922-7683

Email: jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us

PAID INTERNSHIP MUSEUM EDUCATION

Hickory Hill, the historic home of Senator Thomas E. Watson has an education
internship available for an upcoming professional interested in history,
ecology, and educating children.

Duration: Move-in May 27; job begins May 31, 2011. Ending date August 5,
2011. Dates are FIRM.

Responsibilities include: Under the direction of the Curator and the
Educator, the Intern will conduct
4 weeks of summer camps for local teens & tweens. Two weeks are devoted to
archaeology with excavations at the Jeffersonian Publishing Plant site. Two
weeks are focused on History and the Environment, curriculum specific to how
humans use the land and how we look to the past to preserve the future of
our planet. The Intern will be co-teaching with the Curator and Educator,
and will assist with curriculum development.

Requirements: Preference will be given to an enrolled university student,
recent graduate, or graduate student in anthropology, history, museum
education, public history, or education. Past experience working with
children is mandatory. First Aid and CPR skills are a plus, but not
mandatory. Requisite are a desire to work with the public, the ability to
relate to participants in a friendly manner, commitment to being a team
player, a professional appearance, and excellent communication skills.

Compensation: $1000 per month. Housing is provided in a furnished cottage
at Hickory Hill. All utilities, Internet, and cable TV are paid. Laundry
facilities on-site.

Additional Information: This position requires working outdoors and with
the public. Personal transportation is recommended, as Thomson is located
in rural Georgia and public transportation is not available in the area.
The climate is moderate with hot, humid summers. Augusta is located 30 miles
away off Interstate 20. Course credit can be arranged. www.hickory-hill.org

Apply: By 1 March, please send a résumé and three references to: Michelle
Zupan, Curator; Hickory Hill; 502 Hickory Hill Drive; Thomson, GA 30824;
Phone: 706-595-7777; Fax: 706-595-7177; email: mzupan@hickory-hill.org. EOE
Please DO NOT send transcripts or letters of recommendation.