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Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]
July 23, 2015

Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA The Visitor Learning Division of the Education Department is responsible for ensuring a positive learning experience for all museum visitors, including school and adult tour groups, and the general public. The Gardner Museum …

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by Jessica Wong Camhi
Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]
July 23, 2015

Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA The Curatorial Intern will work with Curatorial staff in support of the departments’ projects and needs. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the workings of a curatorial office that oversees a diverse …

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by Jessica Wong Camhi
Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society]
July 23, 2015

Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society]

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:
August 31, 2015

 

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by Jessica Wong Camhi
Museums Honoring Military Members
July 21, 2015

Museums Honoring Military Members

Throughout the spring and fall months we have many holidays honoring members of the military, both active duty and veterans. Many museums already partake year round, offering some sort of reduced rates for members of the military who provide a military ID. But what about …

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by Colleen Sutherland
Curatorial Internship, Fall 2015 [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum]
July 21, 2015

Curatorial Internship, Fall 2015 [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum]

Curatorial Internship, Fall 2015 Description: Curatorial Interns at deCordova engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Interns work closely with staff curators and the registrar, and help with …

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by Jessica Wong Camhi
Records Management Intern [Nantucket Historical Association]
July 16, 2015

Records Management Intern [Nantucket Historical Association]

Records Management Intern

Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket, MA

Established in 1894, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) owns 21 historic properties from four centuries of settlement on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. In an effort to consolidate the institutional records relating to those properties, the NHA is seeking a records management intern to sort, organize, re-house, and describe records relating to its collection of properties. The ideal candidate will have completed graduate archival studies and have: knowledge of current and emerging trends for analog and digital records and information management practices, an understanding of archival principles of arrangement and description and knowledge of archival best practices, as well as relevant experience. Housing is provided, plus a stipend of $2500 for the ten-week period September 14-November 20, 2015. (Dates are somewhat flexible). Please send resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to btyler@nha.org; 508-228-1894, ext. 306. Deadline for applications is August 31, 2015. Posted on: 07/14/2015
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by Jessica Wong Camhi