Month: May 2016

Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part I)

Preservation & Presentation: Tourists at Historic Sites (Part I)

Today’s post comes to you from current Tufts Museum Education student Carlos Lu. Please check back next Monday for Part II of Carlos’ post. Check out these posts for more of Carlos’ writings. Earlier this summer two students from the U.K. were punished for attempting to steal 

Event: The History of Beer Brewing

Event: The History of Beer Brewing

Check out the event below from Historic New England about the history of beer brewing, complete with samples from Ipswich Ale! Click on the image to enlarge.

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN [Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA]

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN [Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA]

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN

Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA

Springfield Museums has two internships open for summer. Art Discovery Center Intern -Make visitors feel welcome and create a sense of belonging when talking about the museum. -Maintain a neat and organized space. -Prepare and facilitate art activities. -Work collaboratively with other interns and Education Department staff. -Develop and individual project that will support the ADC themes and highlight the collections of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum. -Part time, unpaid, must commit to working two days with shifts from 12-4. For more information and to apply: http://www.internships.com/museum/museum-intern-i6784088 Family Engagement Intern -Engage visiting families in a variety of hands-on activities across multidisciplinary topics include Art, History, Science, and Seuss, focusing on activities that reflect the museums’ extensive collections. -Flexibility to take on new projects and work collaboratively with other interns and Education staff. -Excellent customer service skills and a desire to work with visitors of all ages. -Must commit to working two days with shifts from 10-3. For more information and to apply: http://www.internships.com/museum/family-engagement-intern-i4386923Posted on: 05/11/2016
CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP [The Trustees, Sharon, MA]

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP [The Trustees, Sharon, MA]

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP The Trustees, Sharon, MA The Trustees of Reservations is looking for a Curatorial Fellow to join the organization’s curatorial team in the study and care of the more than 30,000 objects. Founded in 1891, The Trustees mission is to preserve properties of exceptional scenic, 

DOCENT/GUIDE [Tasha Tudor Museum, Brattleboro, VT]

DOCENT/GUIDE [Tasha Tudor Museum, Brattleboro, VT]

DOCENT/GUIDE Tasha Tudor Museum, Brattleboro, VT The Tasha Tudor Museum is seeking volunteers to engage and inspire guests from around the world, while promoting and supporting TTM and its mission. Docents also act as clerks in our gift shops/admission desk and prepare and serve pots of 

Museum / Historical Society Internship [Arlington Historical Society, Arlington, MA]

Museum / Historical Society Internship [Arlington Historical Society, Arlington, MA]

Museum / Historical Society Internship

Description:
The Arlington Historical Society offers internships to college students or recent graduates with an interest in museum work. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of museum duties and may have the opportunity to focus on a project of particular interest. Areas of potential work include collections, publishing/photography/graphic design, research, oral history, or other aspects of museum operations (including communications, fund-raising, marketing, technology, event planning, etc.). Intern hours and schedules are flexible to meet the needs of students and academic credit requirements, although interns are expected to work at least 6 hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks. To apply, send resume and letter of interest detailing availability, total or weekly hours requested/required, and area of specific interest, if any. We have a rolling deadline, and accept applications until internship positions are filled. We are happy to work with college or university departments for interns to receive academic credit.
Qualifications:
Recent graduates or graduate students in related fields of study.
How To Apply:
To apply, email a letter of interest and resume.
contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
Apply by:
June 30, 2016
Salary:
Unpaid