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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

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, historic, and ecological value across Massachusetts. Working with colleagues in the curatorial department, the Fellow will inventory the objects at and play a role in the re-visioning and reorganization of collection storage at our Archive and Research Center (ARC) in Sharon, MA, just south of Boston. This Fellow will also occasionally assist with on-site work at our historic houses across the state on collection care, object research, and cross-department collaborations. In addition, the Fellow will also conduct a curatorial research project to add to our understanding of the collection. The position is full-time for nine-months, with an optimal start-date of June or July 2016 and is open to recently-graduated museum professionals who have received a graduate degree in museum studies, material culture, art history, public history, history, or related fields. The stipend for the position is $19,000, and also includes benefits. In addition, the Fellow will receive a modest travel stipend to attend conferences to enrich his/her professional development. To see the full posting and to apply, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://goo.gl/ELOEid. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter. Applications received by June 1st will receive priority consideration.Posted on: 05/17/2016