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Fall Marketing Internship [The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA]

Fall Marketing Internship [The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA]

Fall Marketing Internship Description: The ICA’s Marketing Internship provides valuable learning opportunities in the realm of social media marketing, community relations and public relations in the context of one of the nation’s most exciting museums. The Marketing Intern participates in a wide range of projects 

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 

Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society, Arlington, MA]

Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society, Arlington, MA]

Collections Management Internship

Description:
The Arlington Historical Society is devoted to the discovery, interpretation, sharing, and celebration of Arlington’s rich and diverse heritage. The society operates the Smith Museum and the Colonial era Jason Russell House, site of the bloodiest battle of April 19, 1775.  For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistorical.org  This spring/summer internship is to assist with collections management at the Society.  Hands on experience will come in the form of a remarkable collection of objects from a single family spanning 200 years.  Objects vary from photographs and paper to clothing. Through this the intern will learn about various issues related to collections care and management with specific emphasis on improving practices and fundraising for collections care and issues related to historic house collections management.  All training will be provided, including instruction on Past Perfect Museum Management software.Intern hours and schedules are flexible to meet the needs of students and academic credit requirements, although interns are expected to work at least 5 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:
Applicants should be enrolled in or recent graduates of a Museum Studies program or related course of study.
How To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
Apply by:
December 01, 2015
Salary:
Unpaid

 

Event in Concord: House Tour

Event in Concord: House Tour

Middlesex County Modern House Tour hosted by the Concord Museum Saturday, October 10th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  Discover mid-century modern houses in Belmont, Lincoln, Weston, Concord, and Carlisle on this distinctive tour of seven private homes, all generously opened by homeowners with an appreciation 

Event in Waltham: New England Furniture Course

Event in Waltham: New England Furniture Course

On Tuesday evenings throughout October, at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, you can learn about New England furniture. The course, through Historic New England, will cover different styles each week (see below for more specifics). Work with senior curator of collections Nancy Carlisle to identify 

Volunteer Finance Clerk [The House of the Seven Gables Salem, MA]

Volunteer Finance Clerk [The House of the Seven Gables Salem, MA]

Volunteer Finance Clerk

The House of the Seven Gables Salem, MA

Performs a variety of skilled administrative and clerical duties directly related to finance activities. This would include filing and other office work. Please contact Melissa Reynolds, HR Manager at 978-744-0991 ext. 111 or mreynolds@7gables.org. Applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis. The House of the Seven Gables is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will The House of the Seven Gables discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. Posted on: 09/24/2015