Education Collections Intern
Description:
Historic Newton, a city/nonprofit partnership in Newton, MA, that operates two museums and an archive, is seeking a volunteer or intern to review and organize the organization’s education collection. This small collection includes, among others, authentic clothing items, books, games and Native artifacts.
This position would assist and work closely with the Education Coordinator to review existing education collection items and organizational methods, and then implement an organizing system for the collection. Education collection items are used in education programs at both the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and the Jackson Homestead and Museum. Visitors of all ages handle objects to draw connections between the past and present.
This position requires on-site work at the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Flexible hours. If interested, the position could also include a research component.
Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position is a wonderful collections experience for your resume and we are happy to provide future recommendations.
Historic Newton, a city/nonprofit partnership in Newton, MA, that operates two museums and an archive, is seeking a volunteer or intern to review and organize the organization’s education collection. This small collection includes, among others, authentic clothing items, books, games and Native artifacts.
This position would assist and work closely with the Education Coordinator to review existing education collection items and organizational methods, and then implement an organizing system for the collection. Education collection items are used in education programs at both the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and the Jackson Homestead and Museum. Visitors of all ages handle objects to draw connections between the past and present.
This position requires on-site work at the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Flexible hours. If interested, the position could also include a research component.
Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position is a wonderful collections experience for your resume and we are happy to provide future recommendations.
Qualifications:
Experience working with collections and strong organization skills a must. Graduate level experience encouraged. The candidate would also have a commitment to working in museums and an interest in historic research. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite a plus.
Experience working with collections and strong organization skills a must. Graduate level experience encouraged. The candidate would also have a commitment to working in museums and an interest in historic research. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite a plus.
How To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Roz Kreizenbeck at rkreizenbeck@newtonma.gov
Please note if you are interested in this opportunity for summer and/or fall 2016.
To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Roz Kreizenbeck at rkreizenbeck@newtonma.gov
Please note if you are interested in this opportunity for summer and/or fall 2016.
Apply by:
April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016
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