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Summer Internships in South Africa

Spend your summer participating in the art scene in South Africa via part study-part internship program. 
Description: Students in this small study & internship program spend 3 weeks visiting museums and community centers, talking with artists, making art, and meeting people in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Once they settle in Cape Town they work in a museum for a 5 week internship while soaking up the city’s art scene.
Dates: Mid-June to early August
– one pre-travel week of instruction via Google Hangout
– 3 weeks of experiential learning in Johannesburg and Cape Town (with a two-day side trip to Kruger National Park)
– 5 week internship in a major museum or cultural heritage organization in Cape Town
Credits: Minimum of 7 undergrad or graduate credits in art, cultural studies, museum studies, or independent studies. Includes a 5-week internship. If interested, participants can complete seven of the requisite 15 credits needed to obtain a transcriptable Museum Studies specialization.
Eligibility: MSU and non-MSU undergraduates or graduate students or continuing education students. All are welcome.
Deadline: March 1, 2018 
Limits: Only 6 spots available; early commitment strongly encouraged.

Education Internship [Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH]

Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is offering two education internships this year.  It is a ten week program, and free housing is available for any students who wish to live on the museum campus.  Students will receive a $1,000 upon completion of their ten weeks.  Program details are as follows:

 The education department is seeking advanced undergraduate or graduate applicants in the education field to assist in development and implementation of the museum’s summer camp curriculum. You will do research on three centuries of New England History and incorporate that knowledge into lesson plans, games, and activities for campers that range in age from 6-16. As an education assistant you will get to know the engaging stories and history behind the museum’s 42 historic houses and the historic seaport town of Portsmouth, NH. Interns are an integral part of a successful camp; therefore, applicants must be extremely reliable and accountable. Acting, theater, or roleplaying experience is a plus. Candidates must be enthusiastic and enjoy interacting, teaching, and playing with large groups of children. This position requires high energy and the ability to adapt to a changing environment. Please note on your application if you are particularly interested in working with our Junior Roleplayers. The Junior Roleplaying summer camp program at Strawbery Banke caters to children 12-16 years of age. Interns take on much of the lesson planning within the camp curriculum and are frequently expected to lead group lessons or activities. The program highly emphasizes New England history, acting skills, and active learning environments. Candidates must have a positive attitude, strong motivation, and high energy. Experience in acting, theater, or improvisation is desirable, as well as experience working with older children.

More details and application can be found at http://www.strawberybanke.org/people/interns.cfm

Education Programs Internship [Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, ME]

CMBG Mission: The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to inspire meaningful connections among people, plants and nature through horticulture, education and research.

Internship Mission: This internship prepares college students to enter the field of environmental or museum education by providing hands-on experience with classes, demonstrations, interpretation, and informal education in a public garden setting. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is regarded as among the foremost public gardens in the country. This internship allows students to learn how the Education Department leverages the incredible landscape and resources of the gardens for a wide variety of learning modes and settings to serve our diverse customer and visitor base.

Academic/Experiential-Learning Nexus:
Public programming in relation to horticulture, botany, and natural history

Position Summary:
The Education Programs Internship provides hands-on experience managing and implementing a wide variety of adult education programming at the Gardens, including supporting Adult Education classes, assisting with our Therapeutic Horticulture program, and supporting written and live interpretive exhibits in the Gardens. Under the supervision and mentorship of the Interpretation and Exhibits Coordinator, the Education Programs Intern will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the art and science of live interpretation while supporting the development of a new exhibit for 2018 – our Native Butterfly House
• Interact with students and visitors by providing informal educational experiences in both structured and unstructured settings
• Support CMBG’s Therapeutic Horticulture program by providing direct assistance with specialized programming for the elderly, visually impaired, and developmentally disabled
• Support our Adult Education programming, including our Certificate in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture, by assisting with course registration and student management; corresponding with students and instructors; and supporting the evaluation of our programs
• Gain experience in all aspects of coordinating a busy Education Center
• Learn best practices in customer service.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be comfortable and enjoy interacting with the public. They should have solid organizational skills, an interest in plants, nature, and the outdoors, and a desire to learn more about the role of education in a public garden and museum setting. Some coursework/experience in the field of education or the natural sciences is also required. Experience using databases and spreadsheets is preferred.

Summer Schedule:
40 hours/week, including Saturdays from approximately mid-May to late August. Flexible start and end date. There is an hourly wage for this internship.

All candidates must have their own reliable transportation.

By February 28, 2018, e-mail resume and cover letter to: Vanessa Nesvig, Interpretation and Exhibits Coordinator. Email: vnesvig@mainegardens.org

Dangremond Museum Studies Internship [Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT]

The Dangremond Museum Studies Internship at the Connecticut Historical Society is an opportunity for students to gain exposure to and experience the many functions and daily operation of a history museum, library, and research center. The term of the internship is June-August, 2018, but the exact dates will vary depending on student availability and supervisor needs. Interns must complete 250 hours on task (generally 30 hours/week [including unpaid lunch hour] x 10 weeks) and are eligible for a $500 stipend. Applications are due March 9, 2018. For more information and required application materials, please visit chs.org/job-internship.

Internships [Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH]

Canterbury Shaker Village is offering several full-time internship opportunities with $1000 stipend and onsite housing for summer and/or fall 2018 (flexible start and end dates). Under the jurisdiction of the Education Department, interns will gain work experience in a variety of museum operations including offering guided tours, developing family-friendly activities, and demonstrating historic trades. Interns will also have the opportunity to develop their own research-based project that may be incorporated into future Village programming.

Ideal candidates will be energetic, self-disciplined, comfortable interacting with diverse staff and visitors of all ages, and have good research skills and familiarity with curatorial practices. Recent graduates as well as currently enrolled students in a relevant BA or MA program are welcome to apply. Applicants must be willing to work some weekends. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to Becky Soules, Daily Visitor & Youth Programs Manager at rsoules@shakers.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; preferred deadline of March 1, 2017.

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