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Press Internships (Summer 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Press Internships (Summer 2016)

Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Art Museums is accepting applications for the position of Press Intern, working in the Communications Division. The intern will be tasked with clipping, scanning, and filing all press related to the Harvard Art Museums. Working closely with the Public Relations Manager and Communications Staff Assistant, the intern will be trained to preserve and catalog clippings for print and digital records. The intern may also be asked to assist with other needs of the Communications Division, which may include inventory of the research library, answering email inquiries, updating the communications databases, and collating and distributing promotional materials. The internships will run May-August 2016. Deadline for Applications is May 1, 2016. This is an unpaid internship and the applicant must receive academic credit for the internship to be considered. We will need to receive a signed letter from your advisor or college on letterhead as proof of academic credit. For more information, view the full internship postings and application instructions at https://www.hireculture.org/vieworg.aspx?org_id=212. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Communications Department, Attn: Rebecca Torres, Harvard Art Museums, rebecca_torres@harvard.edu. Posted on: 04/12/2016

Collections Management and Curation Intern [Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA]

Collections Management and Curation Intern

Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA

The Edward M. Kennedy institute for the United States Senate is seeking an intern in the area of collections management for summer, 2016. This internship is open to graduate students in public history, museum studies, political science, and history programs. A graduate-level intern will be selected according to experience, academic background, availability, aptitude for detail-oriented work, and the suitability of this internship to meet the professional growth interests of the intern. Please Visit https://www.emkinstitute.org/about/careers/collectionsandcurationintern for the remainder of the job description. Send a letter of interest and a current resume via e-mail to: resumes@emkinstitute.org and in the subject of your email please indicate the internship title “Hyannis Port Internship”. In your cover letter, please be sure to answer the following questions: Is an internship required in order to complete your graduate course of study? What are you studying and where? How might this internship relate to the courses you have been taking and your career path? Posted on: 04/13/2016

Curatorial Intern [Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA]

Curatorial Intern

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts, is seeking an unpaid intern for Summer/Fall 2016. The Museum is an American history museum founded and supported by Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. The internship will focus on work related to an ongoing digitization project (inventorying, numbering, cataloguing, data entry, and scanning) and supporting social media projects as they relate to online collections. Other projects may include assistance with online exhibitions, and research and writing about specific objects. Prospective interns should be undergraduate or graduate students with a background in history, American studies, museum studies, decorative arts, art history or a related field. Attention to detail, ability to work independently, and technical proficiency are necessary. A commitment of 10 to 12 weeks is required. Please email resume and statement of interest to Ymelda Rivera Laxton at ylaxton@srmml.org; 781-457-4123. Posted on: 04/14/2016

Site Administrator [CT Landmarks, New London, CT]

Site Administrator

CT Landmarks, New London, CT

SITE ADMINISTRATOR Hempsted Houses New London, CT Owned and operated by Connecticut Landmarks – Connecticut’s largest statewide heritage organization – and situated in the Hempstead Historic District, this landmark property tells the story of three great populations whose paths collided in early New London: the Native Americans who were here from the beginning, the Europeans who arrived in the 1600s, and the enslaved Africans who were brought to New London at the same time. Connecticut Landmarks seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to take this exceptional site to its next level of growth. Reporting to CTL’s Executive Director, the Site Administrator’s primary responsibilities are to continue its community outreach and programmatic growth, and to develop and execute new earned income opportunities that leverage the site’s assets and lead the site to financial sustainability, increased relevance and audience growth. The Site Administrator will provide strategic leadership; hire and manage seasonal site staff; develop a corps of volunteers who will help direct and operate the site; expand the site’s successful programs; work closely with CTL’s Central Office staff on marketing, fundraising, special event and outreach activities; build productive relationships with staff, volunteers, businesses and community stakeholders locally and regionally; and be responsible for budget preparation, operations, program, personnel and financial management, business development (including event rental growth), and audience growth. Looking for a self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills; programmatic creativity; creative vision; financial acumen and enthusiasm; independent judgment; a collaborative working style; a can-do attitude and positive outlook; strong computer and customer service skills; and expertise in strengthening the site’s funding model. Part-time year-round position. Qualified applicants, please submit letter describing your interest in the position and relevant skills and experience, a résumé and three professional references to kerri.zongol@ctlandmarks.org. Posted on: 04/12/2016

Weekend Visitor Services Associate [Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, CT]

Weekend Visitor Services Associate

Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, CT

Stanley-Whitman House seeks a part-time Weekend Visitor Services Associate (10 hours a week) to manage museum services on Saturdays and Sundays. Duties include opening and closing, running weekend programs, greeting and serving visitors and callers, working with volunteers, and conducting tours. Stanley-Whitman House is a museum of Early American history in the heart of historic Farmington, CT. Applicaitons, including a letter and resume, can be emailed or mailed to Lisa Johnson, Executive Director, Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High Street, Farmingotn, CT; lisa@stanleywhitman.org. Posted on: 04/15/2016
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