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Seasonal Internships [Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA]
March 5, 2016

Seasonal Internships [Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA]

Marketing Intern – Fall 2016 ONLY Join the Marketing team as an intern. As a ready contributor to our marketing team, you’ll assist the department in researching and writing our monthly tourism newsletter, radio spots and e-blasts to PEM subscribers. You’ll also support the department …

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Internship [New England Museum Association, Arlington, MA]
March 5, 2016

Internship [New England Museum Association, Arlington, MA]

Intern with NEMA! New England Museum Association, Arlington, MA The New England Museum Association seeks interns for several ongoing projects. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in logistics, databases, event management, and marketing by assisting with the planning and execution of museum-oriented …

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Family and Youth Programs Intern [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]
March 5, 2016

Family and Youth Programs Intern [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]

Family and Youth Programs Intern

Description:
DeCordova’s Learning and Engagement Department seeks enthusiastic and motivated candidates pursuing art, museum, and/or education degrees or careers to develop and facilitate family and youth programming inspired by the art in the 30-acre Sculpture Park and the changing Museum exhibitions.

Responsibilities vary according to the season, but may include: developing and facilitating programs for families, such as drop-in material-based programs, play-based programs for early learners, and school vacation week workshops; researching, designing, and maintaining Family Activity Kits; preparing and working for the hive summer camp; collaborating with educational and community partners; and carrying out a wide variety of day-to-day operations.

Qualifications:
Qualifications include: strong organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills. Experience working with children and families is preferred. 16 hours per week minimum commitment, including some weekend days required to accommodate family programs.
How To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sarah Brockway, Manager of Family and Youth Programs at sbrockway@decordova.org.
Apply by:
March 28, 2016
Salary:
Interns are unpaid but receive deCordova Membership discounts and benefits.

 

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Volunteer Fair [Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA]
March 5, 2016

Volunteer Fair [Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA]

Volunteer Fair Description: Heritage Museums & Gardens is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 12, from 10 am-1 pm in the Heald Center at Heritage. Volunteer opportunities are available in many departments, including education, administration, horticulture, and more. Volunteers are part of a unique …

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What We’re Reading: “The Custodians”
March 2, 2016

What We’re Reading: “The Custodians”

Today’s “What We’re Reading” post comes to you from Ingrid Neuman, Tufts professor of the course Collections Care and Preservation and Conservator at the RISD Museum “The Custodians: How the Whitney is transforming the art of museum conservation”, The New Yorker, January 11, 2016 This article by …

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DOCENT (VOLUNTEER) [The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA]
February 28, 2016

DOCENT (VOLUNTEER) [The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA]

DOCENT (VOLUNTEER)

Description:
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital explores the hospital’s more than 200 years of history and the groundbreaking research happening here today. Volunteer docents greet visitors, lead tours, and demonstrate pieces of technology and artifacts. Docents also have the opportunity to give tours of the hospital’s historic Ether Dome.
Qualifications:
While some of our docents are medical professionals or history buffs, no special background in history, medicine, or science is required! We will train you.
Docents typically have one standing two- or three-hour shift per week; must have some flexibility to cover other shifts. Must be available a minimum of six months. While an apply-by date is required to post a listing on this site, we are always interested in talking with potential docents.
How To Apply:
Send a note explaining your interest and availability to salger@mgh.harvard.edu.
Apply by:
April 22, 2016
Salary:
volunteer

 

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