Historical Clothing & Textiles: Collections Management Internship
Description:
Plimoth Plantation’s Historical Clothing & Textiles program is seeking an intern with an interest in historical clothing, research, and/or archives. The ideal candidate would like to gain experience working with museum collections and organizing research materials; some research skills are necessary, as the tasks will include refining memos and papers. Additionally, the internship includes some hands-on work with our reproduction clothing and textiles, so basic sewing skills will be helpful. For full job description, please visit www.plimoth.org/internships.
Plimoth Plantation’s Historical Clothing & Textiles program is seeking an intern with an interest in historical clothing, research, and/or archives. The ideal candidate would like to gain experience working with museum collections and organizing research materials; some research skills are necessary, as the tasks will include refining memos and papers. Additionally, the internship includes some hands-on work with our reproduction clothing and textiles, so basic sewing skills will be helpful. For full job description, please visit www.plimoth.org/internships.
Qualifications:
A background or interest in collections management is essential to the successful completion of this internship; the candidate must be familiar with research techniques and organizational strategies. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, scanners, and other cataloguing tools and resources. Adaptable to different objects and collections. Ability to work with others in tight spaces.
A background or interest in collections management is essential to the successful completion of this internship; the candidate must be familiar with research techniques and organizational strategies. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, scanners, and other cataloguing tools and resources. Adaptable to different objects and collections. Ability to work with others in tight spaces.
How To Apply:
To apply for this internship opportunity in our unique and exciting environment, please submit your cover letter, resume, internship application, and letter of recommendation by email to interns@plimoth.org. Please include the position title in the email subject line. For more information, please visit www.plimoth.org/internships.
To apply for this internship opportunity in our unique and exciting environment, please submit your cover letter, resume, internship application, and letter of recommendation by email to interns@plimoth.org. Please include the position title in the email subject line. For more information, please visit www.plimoth.org/internships.
Apply by:
March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016
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