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Curatorial Collections Intern [Shirley-Eustis House Association, Boston, MA]
March 13, 2016

Curatorial Collections Intern [Shirley-Eustis House Association, Boston, MA]

Curatorial Collections Intern Shirley-Eustis House Association, Boston, MA The Curatorial Collections Intern is responsible for completing the digitization and cataloging of assigned sections of the Shirley-Eustis House’s permanent archival collection of items and archival documents according to the standards set forth by our Museum. The …

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Farm Museum Intern [New Hampshire Farm Museum, Milton, NH]
March 13, 2016

Farm Museum Intern [New Hampshire Farm Museum, Milton, NH]

Farm Museum Intern New Hampshire Farm Museum, Milton, NH Internship in museum & farm-based education on an historic farm The New Hampshire Farm Museum in Milton, NH is seeking an intern to assist with our farm and history focused educational programs for children and adults. …

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The Julie Linsdell and Georgia Linsdell Enders Research Fellowship [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]
March 13, 2016

The Julie Linsdell and Georgia Linsdell Enders Research Fellowship [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]

The Julie Linsdell and Georgia Linsdell Enders Research Fellowship

Description:
The Nichols House Museum, located on Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, is pleased to offer the Julie Linsdell and Georgia Linsdell Enders Research Fellowship. The Linsdell Fellow will complete a focused research project of their choice based on one of the following general themes relating to the Nichols House Museum: domestic life or events on Beacon Hill in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; decorative arts in Boston; Progressive Era social reform; the role of the New Woman; medical history; or art and the artistic network, specifically the Cornish Art Colony. Other proposed topics related to the museum’s educational mission are encouraged. The fellow will work with staff of the Nichols House Museum and at area archives to undertake and complete the research project in the time allotted. At the conclusion of the fellowship, a final research paper must be completed for use by museum staff, and a public presentation of research findings is required. This 175 hour, 6-8 week position comes with a stipend of $2,500, and begins and ends during the summer of 2016 at mutually agreed upon dates.

Qualifications:
This position is open to current graduate students studying museum studies, American material culture, art history, public history, history, or a related field, and emerging professionals who have received a graduate degree within the last two years.
How To Apply:
Complete applications are due by April 11, 2016, to Ashley Bannon at abannon@nicholshousemuseum.org and must include a resume, two references’ contact information, and a cover letter outlining both your interest in the fellowship and detailing your proposed research topic.

Apply by:
April 11, 2016
Salary:
$2,500 stipend

 

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Summer Internships [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]
March 13, 2016

Summer Internships [Nichols House Museum, Boston, MA]

Nichols House Museum Summer Internships Description: The Nichols House Museum offers unpaid internship positions to undergraduate and graduate students studying American history, library science, women’s studies, education, museum studies, political science, marketing, and other related fields. Internships offer valuable, wide-ranging museum experience to students looking …

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Historical Clothing & Textiles: Wardrobe Production Internship [Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA]
March 13, 2016

Historical Clothing & Textiles: Wardrobe Production Internship [Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA]

Historical Clothing & Textiles: Wardrobe Production Internship Description: Reproducing historically accurate clothing in a museum setting encompasses a multitude of skills and processes, including research and development, use of period and modern construction techniques, as well as sharing this knowledge and skill with our guests …

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Historical Clothing & Textiles: Collections Management Internship [Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA]
March 13, 2016

Historical Clothing & Textiles: Collections Management Internship [Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA]

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.
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.
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.
Apply by:
March 31, 2016

 

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