Internships

The DAR Museum has two opportunities for internships this summer. If interested, please submit the attached application along with a cover letter and resume to Kendall Casey at kcasey@dar.org or to the address below by March 15. Both internships are unpaid.

The DAR Museum seeks a part time curatorial intern to assist with various projects around the museum. Projects include researching and cataloguing objects such as snuff boxes and vinaigrettes in the museum collection and organizing period room files. Applicants must have prior research experience. Some knowledge of the decorative arts is a plus. The internship will be 10-15 hours a week

The DAR Museum Gift Shop seeks a part time intern 10-15 hours per week to work in two areas. The intern will research preselected items of material culture similar to items sold in the Museum Shop and write a two paragraph essay about each object. When finished, these essays will be printed on cards and distributed in the DAR Museum Shop. The intern will also perform general retail duties such as ringing up sales, processing credit card transactions, pricing product, restocking displays and other related shop tasks. The internship also includes opportunities to assist with product development. Applicants must have excellent writing skills and research experience. The intern will be required to have a background check before starting.

Application form: Internship Application Form

Kendall Casey
Asst Curator of Education
DAR Museum
1776 D St NW
Washington, DC 20006
P: 202-879-3341
F: 202-628-0820

www.dar.org/museum

The Stafford County Democratic Committee is seeking a student/intern at UMW who is interested in documenting the history of the Democratic Party in Stafford County.  Once an individual is identified a scope of the work will be provided. A stipend, depending on the scope of work, will be given. Resources in terms of individuals and documents will be made available for this project.

The internship is for Summer 2013. Interested students should contact Dr. Jeffrey McClurken (jmcclurk [at] umw.edu) for more information.

Peter Krueger Internship Program, Summer 2013 (Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum)

- 10-week program beginning June 17, 2013. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

- These internships provide a stipend of $2,500 for the 10-week period.

- Approximately 8 Krueger Internships are available this summer

- Summer Internship Applications Deadline: Postmark March 1

Subject to availability, interns may be placed in the following departments:

Communications/Marketing; Cross-Platform Publishing; Curatorial (which includes: Drawings Prints and Graphic Design; Product Design and Decorative Arts; Textiles; Wall Coverings); Development; Digital + Emerging Media; Education; Library; Publications; Retail; Registrar

Eligibility: Internships are open to undergraduate students and graduate students who:
• Are currently enrolled in a degree-granting institution
• Have graduated from a degree-granting institution in the last 6 months
• Have evidence that they have been accepted into a degree-granting graduate program within 6 months.

For more information see this link.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is seeking applicants for a part-time, paid summer internship. The intern will work with museum educators on summer programs, daily public programs and museum interpretation, educational tours, special events, research, and writing. Internship applicants should demonstrate an ability to present to visitors individually and as a group. Organizational skills are important. Knowledge of American and Military history preferred.

This intern will support existing programs in the museum and will refine and complete school programs under development, taking them from the conceptual stage to a final product that fits with Virginia’s Standards of Learning. School credit is available. Please contact your university for requirements and proper forms.

Length: approximately 12 weeks (depending on intern’s schedule)

Starting date of internship: Tuesday, May 28, 2012

Required commitment: 32 hours per week

Experience: History or Museum Studies undergraduates with at least incoming sophomore standing (or have recently graduated), or currently registered as graduate students (or have recently completed coursework). A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. There will be no housing provided; intern is responsible for obtaining lodging and board.

2013 Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or emailed by 5pm on Friday, March 29, 2013.

To Apply for the Internship Program:

Submit résumé or curriculum vitae and contact information for two professional references. Also include a brief essay of 500 words or less answering: Why do you want this internship? All requested materials must be collected in a single envelope and mailed to the internship coordinator at the following address:

Matthew Eng
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
One Waterside Drive, Suite 248
Norfolk, VA 23510-1607

You can also email your internship application materials to matthew.t.eng@navy.mil. Contact Matt with any questions or inquiries at the above email address or 757-322-3168.

Interested in the field of material culture? The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering several curatorial internships in 2013. Thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, three 3-month and one  12-month internship will be available.

Selected interns will work directly with a Colonial Williamsburg curator and focus on a specific aspect of study in the fields of fine art, decorative art, folk art, architectural collections or archaeological collections. This year, we are accepting applications for 3-month positions in ceramics and glass, furniture, and 19^th century toys; and a joint 12-month position in prints and maps/paintings and drawings.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field and have completed at least two years of academic credit.

For more information on how to apply for a Mellon internship and for details surrounding the internship program, please visit Colonial Williamsburg’s website, www.history.org/foundation/careers or http://www.history.org/history/museums/museum_internships.cfm. Job postings will be listed under “current opportunities” as Intern A-Curatorial and/or Intern A-Curatorial (3 month position).

Applications will be accepted until 5pm, Friday, February 8, 2013. Candidates will be notified in early April.

The Department of Historic Trades at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is currently accepting applications for its George Washington: Entrepreneur summer internship program. With focus on the Pioneer Farm and George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, these internships provide an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to become immersed in 18th-century history, agriculture, and industry.

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has maintained the home of George Washington since 1858. Located 16 miles south of Washington, DC, Mount Vernon is the most visited historic home in America and welcomes over one million visitors annually. Situated on the main estate, the Pioneer Farm is a four-acre working farm that interprets Washington’s innovation in the promotion of sustainable agriculture. George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill highlights the industrial aspects of Mount Vernon. Located three miles from the main estate, the reconstructed gristmill utilizes water power to operate millstones grinding corn and wheat. The gristmill is equipped with an Oliver Evans automated milling system for processing flour. The site also is home to a fully functional reconstruction of Washington’s whiskey distillery.

Historic Trades will select up to six students for its Summer 2013 internships. This program is open to active undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of college and will not have completed their undergraduate studies as of June 3, 2013. Candidates should have a background in history or agriculture, be comfortable with public speaking, and be available during the entire ten-week internship period of June 3-August 9, 2013.

All interns will complete a brief training program in interpretive methodology and historical content. Key topics will include 18th-century economics and agricultural methods, distilling and milling, and slavery.
Upon completion of training, interns will work as full-time Historic Trades Interpreters under the direction of our professional interpretive staff. Interns will be expected to work a five-day, 40-hour week that will include every other weekend. Interns will be expected to wear period clothing whenever working on site. In addition, interns will participate in special field trips to other historic sites and museums in the region. Interns also will be required to complete a short research project on George Washington, agriculture, 18th-century trades, or related topics. Historic Trades will be happy to work with colleges and universities to ensure that, if applicable, course credit requirements are met.

Students accepted into the program will receive reimbursement for travel expenses to and from Mount Vernon, accommodations on the estate, and estimated biweekly wages of $450 (based on hours worked, accommodations in addition, all before taxes). As representatives of Mount Vernon, interns are required to adhere to Mount Vernon’s policies and principles. To learn more about theses internships and to download an application, students can visit our website at http://www.mountvernon.org/more/careers/internships#interpretation.

We are looking for highly motivated students who will enjoy the challenges and benefits of participating in this program. We will be happy to discuss the internship in more detail with you and any students who are interested in applying. Completed applications must be returned to Mount Vernon by February 22, 2013 for consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PFGMInterns@mountvernon.org; Donna Boulter, Interpretive Operations Coordinator (703)799-8611, or me (703)799-6805.

Historical Interpretation and Education Internships
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond, VA 

Park Information:
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, home of the first African American woman in the United States to become president of a chartered bank, has been a National Park Site since 1978. The National Park Service preserves the home of Mrs. Walker, who was a leader of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an important benevolent association. In addition, she was also a philanthropist, a feminist, and an early advocate of civil rights, becoming active in many national organizations.

Application Deadlines:

Spring: 11/02/12
Summer: 3/01/13
Fall: 5/30/13

For full details, including required qualifications, duties, and benefits, see this .pdf file: MAWA Intern flyer 20121120

Historical Interpretation and Education Internships
Richmond National Battlefield Park

Application Deadlines:

Spring: 11/02/12
Summer: 3/01/13
Fall: 5/30/13

For full details, including required qualifications, duties, and benefits, see this .pdf file: RICH Intern flyer 20121120

(SPRING 2013) Special Events Department Internship

Job Description
The intern’s main goal will be to work with the Membership and Events Director to plan and coordinate a major concert series, Sounds of Summer, for the summer of 2013.  FAMCC is expanding their previous concert series to offer 22 concerts from the beginning of May through the end of September.  Responsibilities include helping to book and confirm bands, create advertising materials, and working with radio and online advertising.  This internship is project oriented and will give the intern experience in seeing an event through from coordination to execution of the first concert.

Duties

• identify and book talent for concerts
• create event marketing timeline and portfolio
• design and create advertising materials, including postcards and posters
• advertise concerts on online calendars, Facebook, and FAMCC website
• collateral duties may include helping with the advertising and execution of other special events in the spring

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, motivated individual who is always looking to learn and take the initiative in completing tasks; a service-oriented person with a willingness to help others.

Knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook is required. Knowledge of InDesign and/or Photoshop preferred.  Some hours will be before or after regular 9:00am-5:00pm Museum hours.

If interested, contact:

Heidi Krofft
Membership and Events Director
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
1001 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-3037   x141
www.famcc.org