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Paid Internships Thomaston, Maine
Knox Museum,
Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum, an historic house museum in beautiful midcoast Maine, is pleased to post three paid internships for the summer of 2010. 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 four FT employees and over sixty active volunteers, and offers a very active range of programs, classes and events during the summer. For more information, see www.knoxmuseum.org.
- Museum Intern: This internship is designed to offer a broad range of experience in museum operations, including collections management, interpretation, research, and program and exhibition development. Specific projects for each intern will be developed in consultation with the museum’s staff, and special interests of the intern will be taken into account. Two Museum Interns will be hired for eleven weeks: one for four days a week (26 hours) at a stipend of $2,300; one for three days a week (19.5 hours) at a stipend of $1,700.
- Educational Intern: This internship is part of the museum’s Center for the Study of Early American History, and will provide a focused experience in museum educational programming, research, and library development. One of the educational intern’s primary responsibilities will be to provide support for the Center’s summer teacher institute, including answering phones, preparing mailings, handling teachers’ logistical concerns, assisting teachers with research projects, and assisting with program delivery, working with noted experts in the field of history. Another primary responsibility will be working with the education coordinator on developing the Museum’s research library and improving intellectual access to two major Knox manuscript collections. A very high level of organization, motivation and energy is required. This internship is 5 days a week (35 hours) for 12 weeks, and pays a stipend of $4,000. One Education Intern will be hired.
For all internships, undergraduate or graduate students with a background or strong interest in history, historic preservation, education, library and archival science or museum studies are encouraged to apply. A high level of self-motivation and initiative is required. Saturdays and some special evening and weekend events are required. Starting and ending dates are flexible. We regret that the museum can not provide housing.
To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and experience with museums and/or nonprofits, a resume and three references to Intern Search, General Henry Knox Museum, PO Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861 or by email (Word documents or pdf’s only, please) to info@knoxmuseum.org. Please indicate in which internship you are interested. Application deadline is Monday, March 1, 2010.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 7th

Anchorage Museum Association Summer Internship Anchorage, Alaska
When: 10 weeks, June-September 2010, start and end dates can be flexible.
Work schedule will be Tuesday – Saturday.
Where: Atwood Resource Center (formerly known as the Library and Archives), Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, in beautiful .
What: The Atwood Resource Center is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year’s William E. Davis Internship. This summer internship position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum Association. The recipient will receive a stipend of $2700. Work experience and training will include reference services, processing and describing negatives from the Steve McCutcheon Collection, and an introduction to The Museum System collection management software.
Who:Applicants must be at least 18, must be computer literate, and should have an interest in a career in archives and libraries. Previous experience with historical photographs, databases, Alaska history and/or special collections research preferred.
How To Apply:Please send a completed application with a resume and a letter describing your interest in the position, to Jacquelyn B. Hoflich, SPHR, Human Resource Director, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501; by fax: (907) 929-9217, or e-mail: jhoflich@anchoragemuseum.org. Applications can be found on our website or please call (907) 929-9201 to have one emailed, faxed, or mailed to you. All resumes and letters must be accompanied by a completed application.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 7th

Summer Position Available for 2010 Bowman, North Dakota
The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum has an internship position open for an individual for the summer of 2010. This position is available for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in paleontology, stratigraphy, or other closely related field and looking to further their paleontological field and curatorial experience. Coursework required for consideration includes physical geology, historical geology, general paleontology, and stratigraphy and/or sedimentation. In exceptional cases, field and/or lab experience may be considered in place of advance coursework.
Factors that will be considered include: research experience in paleontology and stratigraphy, field and lab experience, and knowledge of the geology of the northern Great Plains (particularly late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic). The position requires excellent public communication skills, good physical condition for access to remote outcrops, and the ability to perform physical labor. Applicants must also provide a copy of their current driving record along with their applications.
The position for 2010 will involve excavation of a Late Cretaceous dinosaur, surface collecting for lower vertebrate remains, and assisting with the collection of associated data in support of K/T boundary paleoenvironments. The intern will also be responsible for managing the public outreach program at the museum.
The term of internship is from June 1 through August 21, 2010 at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, North Dakota. The gross internship salary is $350.00 per wekk. Housing will be the responsibility of the individual upon arriving in Bowman, which the museum will assist in locating, if desired. The intern will receive training in all aspects of the program when they arrive.
Application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and a resume to:
Dean A. Pearson
Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
Box 78
Bowman, North Dakota 58623
Mark the envelope: Paleontological Intership Application.
For additional information or questions you may contact Dean Pearson at 701-440-0708.
Selected candidates will be interviewed either in person or by telephone the first week of March. The intern will be chosen and announced no later than March 8, 2010.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 7th

Archives Graduate Intern Oak Brook IL
Category: Internship
Req Number: 5675-MB/JP
McDonald's is one of the world's most well known and valuable brands and holds a leading share in the globally branded quick service segment of the informal eating-out market in virtually every country in which we do business.
Our rich history began with our founder, Ray Kroc. The strong foundation that he built continues today with McDonald's vision and the commitment of our people to keep the shine on McDonald's arches for years to come.
McDonald's is built on a foundation of values and we are committed to socially responsible practices.
Why is McDonald's Corporation a great place for interns?
· Intern events focused on your professional development
· Exposure to management via executive lunches/breakfasts
· Intern activities that will assist you in learning the operational side of McDonald's
· Team Oriented environment
· Opportunity for advancement
· Formalized internship summer program
The McDonald's Golden Archives serve as the centralized information and research center for the historical assets of McDonald's Corporation. The Archives acquire, preserve and provide information to maintain the integrity of brand McDonald's and support current and future business activities.
We currently have a need for an Archives Intern. The Archives intern will assist the arrangement and description of archival collections (particularly our backlog of photographs), responding to reference queries and exhibit maintenance.
Minimum requirements:
· Currently enrolled in a full time Graduate program focusing on History or Library Science.
· Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
http://sh.webhire.com/Public/491/
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 7th

Museum Intern Boulder, Utah
Anasazi State Park Museum
Applications Contact person: Don Montoya
Email: donmontoya@utah.gov
Application due date: 2010/14/30
Salary range: $75 weekly plus housing
Web Address: http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/anasazi
Internship Opportunity at Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder, Utah
Anasazi State Park Museum is located in Boulder, Utah, a picturesque south-central Utah town, on Scenic Biway 12 between Capital Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Within the park is one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan villages west of the Colorado River. The village was occupied from AD 1160 to 1235. Archaeological excavations revealed more than 100 structures which may have housed as many as 200 people.
Position Summary: The internship familiarizes interns with projects and duties in all areas of a state park museum. The interns will spend time in each area of the museum operations: collections management, interpretation, and visitor services. The focus of the internship will be a specific project chosen in either interpretation or collections management. This years (2010) internships will be research relating to the analysis of stone tools found in southeastern Utah. The focus will be to implement typological analysis, functional analysis, and technological analysis of projectile points curated at the Anasazi State Park Museum and affiliated Museums with similar collections.
Duties may include:
. Collections management: Inventory of the museum collection, storage upgrades for museum collection, object photography, environmental and Integrated Pest Management monitoring, cataloging photographs, and organizing museum archives.
. Interpretation: Develop and conduct interpretive programs, develop written interpretive materials, create a curriculum-based program for school children, develop a new temporary exhibit, plan and organize a special event.
. Visitor services: Fee and gift shop sales, provide visitors with area information.
Qualifications: Must have completed at least one year of graduate college coursework in museum studies, anthropology, or archaeology. A background in Southwest or Great Basin archaeology is preferred.
Employment Period: 10 weeks @ 40 hours per week Flexible dates between May and August.
Salary: $75 a week with housing provided.
How to apply: Please fax, email or mail your resume with three professional references to Don Montoya at donmontoya@utah.gov or the mailing address on this posting.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Summer 2010 Internship Kansas City, MO
Collections Department
Number of Positions Open: 1
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. No housing available.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 120 Hours (10 weeks, 12 hrs per week minimum)
June 9- August 13, 2010
Projects: Intern will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in collection department activities which include but are not limited to the following: rectifying old loans, creation of a disaster preparedness cart, researching collection insurance options, and exhibit research.
Interns will be supervised by Curator Kristie Dobbins.
Qualifications: Seeking a motivated, self starter intern who is currently enrolled in a museum studies program or who has previous museum experience.
Resume and cover letter due by April 2, 2010.
Please send materials to Kristie Dobbins, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 or via e-mail at dobbinsk@umkc.edu.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Interns Deadwood, SD
The Adams Museum & House, Inc., a private non-profit organization operating a general history museum, historic house museum and research archive, seeks interns to fill three positions for the summer of 2010. The Adams is located in Deadwood, South Dakota in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest. Deadwood is a lively tourist town, with 2 million annual visitors, nightly entertainment, live music, attractions and boundless outdoor opportunities.
The AM&H seeks students at the junior, senior or graduate level to apply for various internships for the summer of 2010. Qualified sophomores with adequate coursework, experience and recommendations may be considered as well. All summer internships run from June 1 – August 15, 2010; work hours are flexible. Applications must be received by Friday, March 19, 2010. Candidates will be contacted for interviews on or before March 26, 2010. Interviews will be held the week of April 5, 2010. All internships are unpaid, but in most cases full course credit is available. Please contact Anne Rogers, museum educator for more information or to apply at 605-578-1928 or Anne@theAdamsDeadwood.org.
1. Education
General Description: The AM&H seeks one advanced undergraduate or graduate level student with experience and related coursework in the field of education to assist with summer programming for youth in grades K – 12. This includes three archaeology camp sessions, one history camp session, two extended art workshops and one extended science workshop as well as miscellaneous programming for area children and visitors.
Related fields of study: museum studies, education, history, American Studies, English, tourism.
Supervised by: Anne Rogers, museum educator
2. Historic Gardens
General Description: The AM&H seeks one to two students to complete various projects at the Historic Adams House Victorian gardens. These projects could include planting, transplanting and general care of the gardens, creating a garden tour for the public, creating a garden brochure and creation of plant description cards. Computer skills and knowledge of gardening preferred.
Related fields of study: Botany, outdoor education, biology, English, history, horticulture, environmental studies, tourism.
Supervised by:: Elizabeth Campbell, master gardener and Brantley Partin, Historic Adams House curator
3. Collections/ Oral History
General Description::The AM&H seeks one student to conduct oral history interviews with individuals involved in the historic mining and ranching communities of the Northern Black Hills. Student will complete research in the museum collections, prepare interviews, transcribe them and convert them into a usable form for public research.
Related fields of study: history, museum studies, library science.
Supervised by: Carolyn Weber, archivist
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Summer Position Available for 2010 Bowman, North Dakota
The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum has an internship position open for an individual for the summer of 2010. This position is available for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in paleontology, stratigraphy, or other closely related field and looking to further their paleontological field and curatorial experience. Coursework required for consideration includes physical geology, historical geology, general paleontology, and stratigraphy and/or sedimentation. In exceptional cases, field and/or lab experience may be considered in place of advanced coursework.
Factors that will be considered include: research experience in paleontology and stratigraphy, field and lab experience, and knowledge of the geology of the northern Great Plains (particularly late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic). The position requires excellent public communications skills, good physical condition for access to remote outcrops, and the ability to perform physical labor. Applicants must also provide a copy of their current driving record along with their applications.
The position for 2010 will involve the excavation of a Late Cretaceous dinosaur, surface collecting for lower vertebrate remains, and assisting with the collection of associated data in support of K/T boundary paleoenvironments. The intern will also be responsible for managing the public outreach program at the museum.
The term of internship is from June 1 through August 21, 2010 at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, North Dakota. The gross internship salary is $350.00 per week. Housing will be the responsibility of the individual upon arriving in Bowman, which the museum will assist in locating, if desired. The intern will receive training in all aspects of the program when they arrive.
Application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and a resume to:
Dean A. Pearson
Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
Box 78
Bowman, North Dakota 58623.
Mark the envelope: PALEONTOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP APPLICATION.
For additional information or questions you may contact me at 701-440-0708.
Selected candidates will be interviewed either in person or by telephone the first week of March. The intern will be chosen and announced no-later-than March 8, 2010.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Digital Library Projects Internship Boston, MA
http://careers.wgbh.org/internships/internships/mla_digital_lib.html
The WGBH Media Library & Archives has opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in library science, computer science, linguistics, history, and related fields to work in a film and media archive. Come and learn what happens to all the materials that went into that FRONTLINE you saw after it aired on TV. Help to make them accessible for researchers, student and teachers online!
Digital library interns will work with the Project Manager and Production Assistant on collaborative inventory and cataloging projects with external archives partners. Interns may assist with communications, inventory tool development, and partner support. Interns will get hands-on experience preparing archival media for web access by applying metadata and encoding transcripts and logs. This is an opportunity to learn moving image cataloging, the PBCore metadata schema (pbcore.org), TEI XML schema (tei-c.org/) and NewsML, a news exchange format.
send a resume and a statement of interest by email to: human_resources@wgbh.org or by mail to:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Electronic Records Internship Boston, MA
http://careers.wgbh.org/internships/internships/mla_records.html
The WGBH Media Library & Archives has opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work in a film and media production archives. Come and use your electronic management knowledge in a real world setting.
The Electronic Records Management interns will work with both the Program Shutdown Manager and the Digital Archives Manager. They will review electronic original interview transcripts that have been delivered to the Media Library and Archives by productions (such as Frontline or Nova) to standardize names, and correct any inconsistencies. This may require some research skills to identify exactly who a particular interviewee is and, where applicable, the position held at the time of the interview. This will require embedding the interviewee information within the document header and linking the transcript back to the physical tape holdings. The position will work to standardize naming conventions for interview transcripts, and create a suitable electronic workflow, prior to upload the WGBH digital assessment management system. Training will be given in this Artesia based application.
The position requires excellent skills in reviewing and correcting information metadata. Familiarity with online search engines, Library of Congress Authorities and other online resources is recommended, as is an attention to detail.
send a resume and a statement of interest by email to: human_resources@wgbh.org or by mail to:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted February 5th

Summer Horticulture Intern Nantucket/MA
Nantucket HIstorical Association
Applications Contact person: Rebecca Miller
Email: rmiller@nha.org
Application due date: 2010/03/15
Web Address: www.nha.org
The Nantucket Historical Association is seeking a horticulture intern to help maintain a variety of garden spaces (both contemporary and historical in design), associated with its Whaling Museum and historic sites. The intern will work with the grounds maintenance crew and will report to the Director of Historic Properties. The internship is a full-time position beginning late May/early June 2010 and lasting ten to twelve weeks.
Duties:
. Support staff in basic garden maintenance operations at NHA sites.
. Work on a project which will enhance the design and function of a garden area, or help to develop new garden- based program ideas/educational offerings at NHA sites.
. Conduct garden tours at the NHA's Oldest House Kitchen Garden - a recreated colonial era vegetable and herb garden.
Applicants should:
. Preferably be enrolled in or graduated from a Horticulture, Landscape Design, or Landscape Design History program.
. Have practical gardening experience.
. Enjoy working with the public.
. Have the ability to work both independently and with groups.
Compensation:$2,500 stipend and housing
Applications are due March 15, 2010. Please send a letter of interest, résumé, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Rebecca Miller
Assistant to Bill Tramposch, Executive Director
Nantucket Historical Association
PO Box 1016
rmiller@nha.org
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 23rd

Museum Education Internship Anchorage, AK
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Applications Contact person: Kerri Jackson
Email: education@alaskamuseum.org
Application due date: March 15, 2010
Salary range: $400/month full time
Web Address: www.alaskamuseum.org
The Alaska Museum of Natural History is seeking qualified applicants for its education internship program. The intern will assist the Education Director with science education on topics including but not limited to geology, biology, and paleontology. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in museum education practices.
Duties include the following:
. Develop and teach hands-on science curriculum for various age levels
. Give educational tours of the museum
. Facilitate preschool programs
. Help with clean up and organization of education and supply areas
. Facilitate possible outreach workshops to local schools
. Develop online lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom
Compensation:
$400/month full time.
Part time to be determined.
Flexible schedule.
Requirements:
Coursework and/or experience in a scientific field, child development, or education
Ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Work well with children
Must pass background check
Please mail a cover letter and resume with three references to:
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Attn: Education Director
201 N. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Or e-mail to education@alaskamuseum.org
Subject line: Education Internship
Applications received by March 15, 2010, will receive priority consideration, but applications will be accepted until an intern is chosen.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 22nd

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Sally Hess Memorial Internship Hingham, MA
The Hingham Historical Society, Hingham, Massachusetts, seeks a museum studies student or recent graduate to fill the Sally Hess Memorial Internship for the Summer of 2010. Applicants for the internship will have the opportunity to assist with curatorial and collections management projects in the Old Ordinary House Museum. In particular, the Society plans to conduct an inventory of its exhibit rooms in the Old Ordinary, so that collection items can be entered into the Historical Society’s Past Perfect database. In addition to digitizing the collections, the goal of the inventory is to prepare for refocusing the interpretive emphasis in the exhibit rooms to more accurately reflect both tavern life and the gendered dimensions of social life and work within a New England household.
The Sally Hess Memorial Internship is a one semester 200-hour curatorial internship granted with a stipend of $1,500 to students or recent graduates interested in the field of museum studies or public history. In addition to various projects as needed, interns will be given a major project focusing on one or more of the following areas of museum practice.
· collections care and preservation of archival and artifact collections
· computerization and digital asset management
· cataloging and collections research and registration procedures
· curatorial philosophy and mission
· exhibition and interpretation of material culture
Since its establishment in 1914, the Hingham Historical Society’s goal has been to collect, preserve, and interpret for all audiences the history of Hingham, Massachusetts. As a part of this mission the Society is dedicated to achieving high standards of collections care and preservation, in addition to interpretation and collections development.
The Society is looking for mature students or recent graduates in Museum Studies, Public History, History, or Art History who are energetic, organized, dedicated and sensitive to both the needs of our audiences and the collections we are committed to preserve. The Sally Hess Memorial Internship will provide interns with practical museum experience that is essential to building a career in the museum field, but which is not generally obtained in the classroom setting of a museum studies or public history program.
Send a resume, cover letter, and the names of 3 references to the Hingham Historical Society, P.O. Box 434, Hingham, MA 02043 by February 12, 2010.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 22nd

Collections Internship Sheboygan, WI
Sheboygan County Historical Museum
Summer 2010
As part of the Strategic Plan adopted by the museum in 2008, the Sheboygan County Historical Museum seeks an Intern to work with the collection during the Summer of 2010. This intern will assist the museum in working toward the goal of completing an inventory of the museum collection of approximately 35,000 objects.
The recipient of this internship would concentrate on either the museum’s Native American, Furniture, or Prange’s Animation collection. Although the intern may choose which collection to work with, the following duties will be key components regardless of subject area.
1.Record critical object data, including number, name, description, overall condition, and available provenance.
2.Enter data into PastPerfect database.
3. Photograph objects for identification.
4. Other duties as related to the chosen collection, including numbering, research, preparing items for storage, recording locations in PastPerfect, and input regarding duplicate objects, Found in Collection objects, and items that would complete gaps within the collection.
Applicants for this internship should be able to work independently with little supervision and have excellent written and oral communication skills. A background (either education or work) in museum studies, along with an interest in history is preferable. Applicants must be comfortable working with computers. Hours are somewhat flexible, but the intern should plan on primarily working between 9 am and 4 pm on weekdays. (The possibility of ride sharing from the Milwaukee area exists.) A stipend (to be paid upon completion of 150 hours) of $600 is available to an applicant who accepts this internship as part of college coursework, continuing education, or independent study.
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 the four historic buildings, a modern 20,000 square foot exhibit and storage facility, and an exhibit restoration and storage center on the property. In addition to period displays in the historic buildings, the museum features exhibits related to Native American culture, the maritime industries, and other important themes of county history.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 2 references to: Tamara Lange, Collections Coordinator, or Cass Karl, Registrar, Sheboygan County Historical Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081 or to langetrl@co.sheboygan.wi.us and/or karlclk@co.sheboygan.wi.us. Applications received by March 15, 2010, will receive priority consideration, but applications will be accepted until an intern is chosen.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 20th

Historic Sites Intern Decatur, Illinois
Macon County Conservation District
Applications Contact person: Brent Wielt
Email: bwielt@maconcountyconservation.org
Application due+date: 2010/03/12
Salary range: $8.25/hour with $225monthly housing stipend
Web Address: www.maconcountyconservation.org
Terms of positions: 26 week internship with start date in May. Work week of Monday through Friday plus alternating weekend duty with compensatory time off.
Location: Homestead Prairie Farm, a circa 1860 living history house museum, is located at the Rock Springs Conservation Area and administered by Macon County Conservation District with assistance from volunteers. For information go to: www.maconcountyconservation.org
Salary/Stipend: $8.25/hour for 40 hours/week. Intern receives a $250 monthly housing stipend.
Duties :
Interpretation---Assist in the third person interpretation of Homestead Prairie Farm with the main feature being the Trobaugh-Good House listed on the National Register. Interpretive duties include working with staff and volunteers to provide tours and history programs for the general public and also for various groups by appointment.
Youth Programs---The interns will co-manage one Pioneer Adventure Summer Day Camp and two Junior Pioneer Adventure Summer Day Camps. Each of the 3 camps meet for 3 hours on a different morning of the week for 6 weeks. Each camp is limited to 12 children so camper to staff ratio is 6:1. Campers will range in age from K - 2nd grade and 3rd - 6th grade. In addition 3 single day history camps which meet only once will be offered to the 3rd - 6th grade age group.
Collections/Exhibits: The intern will help other staff set up/remove traveling exhibits, publicize programs, assist with collections duties and with recordkeeping for reproduction historic period clothing worn by staff and volunteers.
Research/Educational/Administrative-----The interns will assist with the research and presentation of various history programs, write newsletter articles, research various topics for training materials and aid volunteers. The interns will assist with special events, some housekeeping/maintenance duties, purchasing, publicity and more.
Application process or to inquire with any questions:
Request application and return it along with 2 writing samples of at least 3 pages each, a resume and college transcripts by March 12, 2010.
Contact person: Brent Wielt, Historic Sites Mgr.
Macon County Conservation District, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-423-7708 or email: bwielt@maconcountyconservation.org
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 17th

Conservation Intern Dearborn, MI
The Henry Ford
URL:http://www.thehenryford.org/about/grants.aspx
Under the direction of a conservator at The Henry Ford, the Conservation Intern will research, examine and treat transportation collection artifacts. The Conservation Intern will join the initiative to work on some of our highest priority conservation challenges, including a circa 1890 horse-drawn streetcar, a 1937 LaSalle, a 1908 Stevens-Duryea Limousine, a 1913 unique "Cyclecar" and a 1907 White steam car. All are in substantially original condition and have interesting condition problems. Projects will range from issues related to pest eradication, treatment of original paint, wool and leather upholstery and metal care. Research to determine original components or older restorations will be required. The collections of The Henry Ford include significant automobile and horse drawn vehicle collections as well as related archival holdings.
The Henry Ford's Simmons Internship Program is designed for graduate students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies, conservation labs or related fields. This internship provides participants with a great opportunity to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum.
Each intern will work directly with a curator, registrar, educator, archivist, librarian or conservator who serves as a mentor. In addition to completing specific project assignments and giving a public presentation on the project results, Simmons interns are encouraged to participate in the larger life of the institution in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the varied aspects of museum work.
Stipend and Terms of Internship:
Simmons interns are awarded stipends for the 12-week full time internship. Projects typically begin at the end of the spring term, but starting and ending dates for individual internships are negotiable.
During the summer of 2010, we are offering two paid graduate internships. Although three intern projects are listed, only two internships will be awarded. The selected projects will be those two that have the strongest candidates. You must apply for a specific project. We will not accept applications that do not indicate which project you are selecting. If you are interested in applying for more than one project, you must submit a separate application for each project.
Your application should include the following: a letter of application which states how your graduate studies, work and/or volunteer experience and personal interests qualify you for the specific project, and a resume. Two letters of recommendation regarding your qualifications for the internship must be submitted directly by the author of the recommendation.
The deadline for application is Monday March 1 (postmarked or emailed by 11:59 PM EST).
Submit applications, resume and letters of recommendation by mail or email to:
Simmons Internship Committee
Attention: Cynthia R. Miller, Chair
Via email: HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org
Subject: Application
Via postal mail
Simmons Internship Committee
Attention: Cynthia R. Miller, Chair
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 17th

Two Paid Summer Internships San Antonio, TX
Artpace San Antonio is accepting applications for two paid summer internships to graduate students studying in fields related to art history, museum studies, or art education.
Artpace San Antonio serves as a laboratory for the creation and advancement of international contemporary art. Artpace believes that art is a dynamic social force that inspires individuals and defines cultures. Our residencies, exhibitions, and education programs nurture the creative expression of emerging and established artists, while actively engaging youth and adult audiences.
Through our International Artist-in-Residence program (IAIR), we invite nine artists annually to participate in a two-month residency. Each residency is comprised of three artists—one international, one living in the United States, and one from Texas. Artpace welcomes for the 10.2 residency Jamal Cyrus (Houston), Corey McCorkle (New York City), and Monika Sosnowska (Warsaw). In addition to IAIR, Artpace organizes three exhibitions per year in the Hudson (Show)Room.
The two graduate interns will work with the Curatorial, Education, and Public Programs Departments to: write Magazine articles and gallery notes; organize evening Public Programs; research for upcoming residencies; conduct educational tours; and partake in day-to-day office duties. Interns are encouraged to attend San Antonio art events and to become familiar with the contemporary art community in Texas.
Successful candidates shall work independently and collaboratively. They will apply their creativity, critical thinking skills, and enthusiasm to a wide range of projects under the mentorship of Artpace professionals. Artpace seeks applicants who devote significant energy to tasks at hand and bring to the table new ideas and creative solutions. A strong knowledge of contemporary art and exceptional verbal and written skills are required. Proficiency in reading and speaking Spanish is desirable. A $2,500 stipend is given to each Intern for the two month, full-time position (June/July 2009).
How to apply:
The application deadline for summer 2010 internships is Monday, March 15, 2010. Applications should be mailed and received by March 15 or emailed (.pdf format only) to Mary E. Cantú, Program Manager, Artpace, 445 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205, or mcantu@artpace.org. All applicants will be contacted no later than April 9, 2010.
Please include:
· Cover letter
· Two writing samples
· Current CV or résumé
· Contact information for two references
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 14th

Summer Internships Edgartown, MA
The Martha's Vineyard Museum will be offering multiple summer internships through the Curatorial, Oral History, Education and Special Events departments.
For more information, please log on to our website: http://www.mvmuseum.org/internship.php
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 14th

Internship Opportunities in Education New York, NY
The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to honor our heroes, educate the public, and inspire our youth. This mission is realized through the Museum’s preservation, collection, exhibitions, interpretations of individual contributions, and exceptional education programs particularly as pertaining to the service era of Intrepid from World War II through the present. The Museum seeks to provide a powerful visitor experience fed by a dynamic, innovative and moving environment for learning and enjoyment.
Interns in the Education Department will work closely with staff members in developing and/or delivering an ambitious schedule of programs for school year, 2009-10. Intrepid’s education programs offer students, families and teachers with various backgrounds, experiences and needs the opportunity to engage in science and history topics related to the Intrepid Museum’s themes of sea, air, space and life aboard the Intrepid. We are seeking highly self motivated and dynamic individuals who have fairly flexible schedules to work weekends or evenings. Students will report daily to project leaders and will work with Internship Coordinator to discuss problems, concerns and challenges.
Requirements for Education Internships are:
Some experience instructing children
Strong communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
Some experience with creating data bases
Being detail oriented
Knowledge of research methods
Knowledge of the subject areas of science and/or history.
Availability for occasional evening or weekend programming
Detailed Education Internship Descriptions:
** Access Programs for Visitors with Special Needs:
In addition to research, the chosen candidate will have the opportunity to assist in program planning, training, and implementation of several events over the next year for deaf/hard of hearing, blind/partially sighted, and autistic communities. Projects may include: creating large-print copies of labels, transcribing video, designing handouts to introduce families with children with special needs to the Museum, and modifying marketing material. Experience or interest in working with children with special needs required.
** Leadership and Public Programs:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting our Manager of Leadership programming in the development, marketing and delivery of eminent speaker programs and public programs. Projects may include creating and updating databases and working with the public to ensure greater retention of information on the history of Intrepid through handling objects and leading or assisting weekend demonstrations and workshops.
** Science Camp for Girls Camp (G.O.A.L.S. for Girls):
During spring, 2010, the chosen candidate will assist in developing our Motorola funded summer science camp program for girls, conducting New York City public school research; building professional relationships with public school staff and institutions of higher learning; and student candidate assessment.
** Co-Ed Camp and Out of School Programs:
The chosen candidate will assist in developing program lessons related to space for our summer camp and out of school time program days and include researching military inventions, space exploration and astronaut training, organizing all into workable documents for the Department’s reference library. Interns will assist in marketing these programs to the public including (but not limited to) creating and updating databases and organizing mailings.
** Professional Development for K-12th Grade Teachers:
In addition to research, the chosen candidate will have the opportunity to assist in program planning, training, and implementation of several events over the school year for teachers and educators in and around the City of New York
Please visit our website www.intrepidmuseum.org to learn more information about our programs and our institution.
To Apply:
For consideration e-mail resume to: resume@intrepidmuseum.org. Be sure to include the title of the internship in which you are interested.
NoO Phone Calls. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Relocation expenses are not covered by this internship.
Kerry F. McLaughlin
Manager, Educational Initiatives
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
One Intrepid Square
12th Avenue & 46th Street
New York, NY 10036-4103
(P): 646-381-5167
(C): 646-739-3906
(F): 646-381-5184
kmclaughlin@intrepidmuseum.org
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 13th

Summer Education Internship Washington, DC
Tudor Place, a historic house museum located in Georgetown, is seeking qualified applicants for its education internship program. The program is designed to provide research opportunities and practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a graduate-level degree in museum studies, museum education, American history, public history, art history, architectural history, library science, or archival studies. Strong undergraduate applicants may be considered as well.
Education Intern
Responsibilities
· Develop online lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom
· Oversee logistics and lead lessons for Tudor Place’s Summer History Weeks
· Assist with Professional Development Workshops for teachers
· Learn and provide adult tours as needed
· Attend training sessions and ongoing program meetings as scheduled
· Perform administrative tasks as needed
Schedule:
· Times may vary, but typical hours are June-August; Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
· Available 10-15 hours/week
· Must be available to teach Tudor Place’s Summer History Weeks, which include June 21-25, August 2-6, August 9-13, August 16-20, and August 23-27 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Requirements:
· Prior experience and enthusiasm for working with elementary-school-aged children, families, and adults
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Coursework in museum studies, child development, or other related topics
· Prior experience leading tours, or otherwise possess public speaking skills
· Strength, dexterity, and mobility to perform all duties
Academic credit may be arranged in cooperation with a sponsoring college or university.
Interested candidates should contact Talia Mosconi, Education Director, at tmosconi@tudorplace.org or 202.965.0400 ext.110, for more information or to receive an application. Application deadline: March 15, 2010. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview after that date.
For more information about the museum and our programs, please visit www.tudorplace.org.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 12th

Collections Management Internship Notch, VT
Based at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth, Notch, VT, this internship will primarily be focused on collections management. A National Historic Landmark and regarded as one of the best preserved presidential sites in the nation, Plymouth Notch is a pristine example of an early 20th century Vermont hill town. The site contains 25 buildings (many with their original furnishings) and 560 acres. Many of the objects in the collection belonged to the Coolidge family and date from the late 18th to early 20th centuries.
Interns will focus mainly on cataloging nineteenth century agricultural tools and equipment using PastPerfect software. Although the emphasis will be on enhancing the collection database, the position allows flexibility for individual projects and interests. The internship will last between four and ten weeks. Although there is no stipend, free on-site housing with kitchen facilities is provided. Remote rural location requires intern to have own transportation.
Qualifications: Interest and knowledge of American agricultural history. Must either be enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program emphasizing history, museum studies, sustainable agriculture, natural resources, or related field..
For more information about the Historic Site, please visit our website: http://www.historicvermont.org/coolidge/ or find the museum on Open Museum (www.openmuseum.org).
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references by March 1st to:
Amy Mincher
Collections Manager, President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Morrill Mountain Consulting
amymincher@yahoo.com
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 12th

Research intern Alexandria, VA
Lee-Fendall House Museum
Supervisor: Executive Director
Status: Part Time – Flexible (weekends acceptable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, is seeking a research intern. Intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Using DC area resources, research history of the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden and its residents as they relate to both the Civil War and the War of 1812
- Assist in the development of interpretive themes relating to the above research
Preferred Qualifications:
The intern must be flexible and willing to assist with all aspects of the organization’s work. An understanding of historical research and DC area resources is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills important.
To Apply: Please forward letter of interest and resume to Tracy L. Sullivan, Executive Director, at contact@leefendallhouse.org.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 12th

Archives Intern, Summer 2010 Ardmore, OK
Greater Southwest Historical Museum
The Greater Southwest Historical Museum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks an archives intern for a 10-12 week internship. The Collections Intern will assist the Curator in an ongoing cataloging project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will focus on cataloging the Reference Collection in the Genealogy and Research Library.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Arrange, process, and describe the Library collection holdings consisting of books, ledgers, microfilms, and genealogical and research
information
· Create finding aids on Library collection holdings
· Assist to enter catalogue information into PastPerfect
· Assist in the re-housing of artifacts/objects
· Assist with cleaning and basic preventative conservation of collections.
Background: The Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the cultural, social, and economic history of south central Oklahoma, with a special emphasis on Ardmore and Carter County. The Museum is located in a 1936 WPA National Guard Armory, which houses the Museum as well as the Genealogy and Research Library and Military Memorial Museum. The Museum is located approximately 90 minutes from both Oklahoma City and Dallas along I-35.
Schedule and Compensation: The internship period will run from May to August 2010. The internship weekly schedule will be based upon the candidate's summer schedule. A minimum of 25 hours per week is expected; these hours must fall between Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.The start date and schedule are flexible. Interns will be given a $3,000 stipend. Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum will assist with locating nearby rentals).
Qualifications:Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program emphasizing history, museum studies, or closely related field.
Experience with PastPerfect is preferred. Must be well-organized and detailed-oriented, have strong written and verbal skills, and have ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Please send cover letter, resume, and references by February 26, 2010 to Kristin Mravinec, Greater Southwest Historical Museum, 35 Sunset Drive, Ardmore, OK 73401 or via email to gshmcurator@cableone.net.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 12th

Collections Internship, Summer 2010 Manitowoc, WI
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum seeks an intern to work in its collections department full-time for approximately 12 weeks on a project to catalog and make digitally available an important collection of historical images, the Captain Edward Carus collection donated by Henry N. Barkhausen. Upon the conclusion of the internship period, the museum expects to be poised to make the collection publicly available on the internet.
The Collections Intern needs to have the following skills:
Excellent writing skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to properly handle and manage historic photographic materials
Familiarity with digitization standards
Excellent cataloging skills
Knowledge of the historical significance of early 20th century photographic materials
Experience using PastPerfect is preferred
Some previous experience in museums, archives, libraries or a related field is a plus, possibly including but not limited to: cataloging, digital imaging, metadata creation
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both as a team and independently.
Compensation will be $12/hour. The internship period will run from approximately June to August 2010. Start date and schedule are negotiable.
Please send cover letter, resume, and references by February 15, 2010 to: Cristin Waterbury, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220; or via email to cwaterbury@wisconsinmaritime.org.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted January 6th

Tytus Summer Residency Program Cincinnati, Ohio
The University of Cincinnati Classics Department is pleased to announce the Margo Tytus Summer Residency Program. Tytus Summer Residents, in the fields of philology, history and archaeology will come to Cincinnati for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three during the summer. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application. Apart from residence in Cincinnati during term, the only obligation of Tytus Summer Residents is to pursue their own research. They will receive free university housing. They will also receive office space and enjoy the use of the University of Cincinnati and Hebrew Union College Libraries.
The University of Cincinnati Burnam Classics Library (http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/classics/) is one of the world's premier collections in the field of Classical Studies. Comprising 240,000 volumes and other research materials, the library covers all aspects of the Classics: the languages and literatures, history, civilization, art, and archaeology. Of special value for scholars is both the richness of the collection and its accessibility -- almost any avenue of research in the classics can be pursued deeply and broadly under a single roof. The unusually comprehensive core collection, which is maintained by three professional classicist librarians, is augmented by several special collections such as 15,000 nineteenth century German Programmschriften, extensive holdings in Palaeography, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies. At neighboring Hebrew Union College, the Klau Library (http://library.cn.huc.edu/), with holdings in excess of 450,000 volumes and other research materials, is rich in Judaica and Near Eastern Studies.
Application Deadline: February 15.
A description of the Tytus Summer Residency Program and an application form is available online . Questions can be directed to program.coordinator@classics.uc.edu.
Please quote Global Museum Jobs in your application. Posted December 11th

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