Resources in Art History for Graduate Students

INTERNSHIPS WITH MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, ETC

Individual Listings

Individual Listings

• Most of these positions are unpaid; however many will work with the student's institution to award unit credit for work performed. Many will also accept applications year-round. It never hurts to ask!
• N. B. Please note that it appears that a number of institutions do not update their Web sites promptly; a few never do. This does not necessarily mean that the internship is no longer available. Write to them!

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NEVADA

Nevada Arts Council

NEW HAMPSHIRE

STRAWBERY BANKE MUSEUM SUMMER MUSEUM STUDIES INTERNSHIP 2006

They sometimes have summer internships in Museum Studies. Contact: Michelle Moon, Director of Education, PO Box 300, Portsmouth, NH 03802 or (mmoon@strawberybanke.org). Internships are awarded on a competitive basis. Internships may include housing, sipends, [sic] and field study opportunities. Application deadline was February 24th, 2006. Annual?

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey State Council on the Arts

CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL 2006

They sometimes have positions available. Contact:

• Andrea Cakars
• Curator/Museum Director
• Camden County Historical Society
• PO Box 378
• Collingswood, NJ 08108
• Phone: 856-964-3333
• Fax: 856-964-0378
• http://www.cchsnj.com
• cchsnj@gmail.com

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Arts

PLANNING AND DESIGN FIRM SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIP

"Andrew Merriell & Associates, a small exhibition planning and design firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is looking for a paid summer intern. Duties will include contributing to several projects at various stages in the design process, from interpretive master plan to design development; creating proposals; research tasks; writing and graphic design; project management; and various office duties.

"Because it's a small and busy firm, you'll have the chance to observe and participate in everything that we do, from day-to-day office operations to business development to kick-off meetings to all the design phases. The major projects we'll be working on this summer include a new research-focused science museum, a children's museum, and two projects related to Native American history and culture.

"The ideal candidate for this internship is a master's degree candidate, a quick thinker, good at multitasking, creative in solving problems, and friendly. We require proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop and prefer a candidate comfortable with 3D modeling. Dates and hours are flexible. Please send a cover letter, a resume, and samples of exhibit design and development work to jennifer@merriell.com.

• Jennifer Rae Atkins
• Andrew Merriell & Associates Interpretive Planning & Design
• 7198 Old Santa Fe Trail ¥ Santa Fe, NM ¥ 87505
• P: 505-982-3950 ¥ F: 505-820-6674

NEW YORK

New York State Council on the Arts

AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE MUSEUM

"The internship program at the American Merchant Marine Museum provides students with exposure to the inner workings of a metropolitan museum, promoting an awareness of museum careers through experiences not available through academic settings. The internship will allow the student to relate theory to practice and to interact with professionals. The internship program is a great way to gain practical experience in your field of interest. Projects can be completed in history research, collections, and education. Internship projects are based on current museum needs. For more information and an application, go to the Web site (www.usmma.edu/museum)."

• Marianne Della Croce
• American Merchant Marine Museum
• United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Kings Point, NY 11024
• 516.773.5515
• Or via e-mail to: dellacrocem@usmma.edu

AMHERST MUSEUM

"Amherst Museum, a mid-size local history museum..." sometimes has internships. For more information, check the Web site or contact the Curator of Exhibits and Collections, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY, 14228 or by email to: mcurator@adelphia.net.

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME SUMMER 2007 INTERNSHIPS

"In its seventh year, the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program is a ten week experience that offers college and graduate students an opportunity to work alongside Museum and Library staff to gain hands-on professional training in a field that closely matches his/her major. Interns craft leadership and communication skills by attending career seminars hosted by Hall of Fame staff and community leaders and also by participating in thematic public speaking, research and writing assignments that directly relate to the fulfilling the mission of the organization. An excellent opportunity for students in the museum field, we offer positions in curatorial, collections, education, membership, group sales, public relations and more! The application deadline is January 31.

• Melissa Marietta
• Manager, Educational Leadership Programs
• National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
• 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY, 13326
• mmarietta@baseballhalloffame.org
• 607.547.0313 (p)
• 607.547.4094 (f)

COOPER-HEWITT MUSEUM

They offer some unpaid/volunteer academic year internships. All of their summer internships are now funded through the Peter Krueger Summer Internship Program. There are a total 13 positions available this summer (2007) with a stipend of $2500. Additional information on the internship program can be found on the Cooper-Hewitt website at (http://www.cooperhewitt.org/EDU/internships.asp) and all inquiries can be sent to edu@si.edu.

THE DRAWING CENTER

"The Drawing Center is the only not-for-profit institution in the country to focus on the exhibition of drawings, both contemporary and historical." Click to find information about the most recent internships on offer.

FRICK COLLECTION ANDREW W. MELLON PREDOCTORAL CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP 2008-2010

"The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a two-year predoctoral fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for an outstanding doctoral candidate who wishes to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum. The fellowship will offer invaluable curatorial training and will provide the scholarly and financial resources required for completing the doctoral dissertation. It is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to one of the major strengths of the Collection and Library. The Fellow will be expected to divide his or her time between the completion of the dissertation and activities in the curatorial department. Applicants must be within the final two years of completing their dissertations. The Mellon Fellow will receive a stipend of $33,000 per year plus benefits and a travel allowance. The term will begin in September 2008 and conclude in August 2010. The application deadline for the fellowship is January 17, 2008>. Please see (http://www.frick.org/information/fellowships.htm) for the application requirements and additional information.

SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, NEW YORK CITY

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS for undergraduate and graduate students, in most departments and administrative offices of the Museum. Most are unpaid. See this link for latest information.

PEGGY GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION, VENICE

Each internship lasts a maximum of three months and provides the opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience at the museum while living and studying in Italy. Stipends available. Link to the Internship page. You'll need to read between the lines there. Write: The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 701 Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Italy. Fax: (39) 41-520-9885.

HANFORD MILLS MUSEUM SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

They have at times had opportunities..."If you are interested in an internship, please contact Caroline de Marrais, Assistant Director at hanford2@hanfordmills.org or mail a resume and cover letter to Hanford Mills Museum, P.O. Box 99, East Meredith, NY 13757. The Museum offers competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), and optional on-site housing."

IndoCenter OF ART AND CULTURE

"Volunteer internship available for undergraduate or graduate student interested in non-profit arts institutions and/or South Asian culture. Hours are flexible (daytime or evening available). Duties include staffing admissions desk for lectures and other evening programs, assisting with day-to-day operations, and researching funding opportunities. To apply, send resume and cover letter to IndoCenter, 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001. Or fax to: 212-462-4437. Any inquiries, call: 212-462-4221."

INTERFAITH CENTER OF NEW YORK

Interfaith Center of New York, 40 East 30th Street, New York, N.Y. 10016; fax 212.685.4222; or E-mail: Tbluebeans@aol.com.

JEWISH MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS

PART-TIME INTERNSHIPS are available in departments including: Curatorial, Fine Arts, Education, Media, etc. Miniumum 15 hours per week. Generally unpaid; "However, sometimes a small stipend is available to cover the cost of transportation". School or university credit can be arranged. Contact: Pat Gurevich, Volunteer Coordinator, JM, 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Tel. (212) 423-3208.

SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS

Offers ten $25,000 Conservation Fellowships for advanced internships in fine arts conservation. These Fellowships are restricted to individuals who have completed an M.A. degree in art conservation and are for a one-year internship. Application must be made by the museum or conservation research facility at which the internship will be based. Applications should include a brief description of the internship, the dates for the internship, the c.v. of the individual nominated, and three letters of recommendation. Check the Web site for further information. Deadline: March 1. Contact: Kress Foundation, 174 East 80th Street, New York City, NY 19921. No e-mail address given.

MAKOR/STEINHARDT CENTER OF THE 92nd STREET Y

They have offered internships in the past; contact them if you want to find out what they may have currently.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Various oportunities.

MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR INSTITUTE

Previously they've offered internships; impossible to truly look for them on this highly animated but sloppily done Web site.

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO

This NYC museum offers summer internships for college students and graduates for academic credit. If funding is available, weekly stipends are offered as well. For more information, contact:

• The Education Department
• El Museo del Barrio
• 1230 Fifth Avenue
• New York City, NY 10029
• (212) 831-7272, ext. 13

MUSEUM OF THE EARTH SUMMER 2007

"Position Title: Summer Camp Educator (June through August), 25 hours per week (est.). Unpaid, 5-6 positions available. Description: Plan, prepare and execute half day summer camp with the guidance of Education Programs Manager. For the first time this summer, Museum of the Earth will be hosting a half day (9 am ¨¢ 12 pm) summer camp for kids ages 5-11. The camp will run for a total of 6 weeks (July 9th through August 17th). Interns will be responsible for developing content of each day's activities and directly interact with and teach 5 campers throughout the duration of the camp session. Contact:

• Alicia Reynolds
• Paleontological Research Institution
• 1259 Trumansburg Rd.
• Ithaca, NY 14850
• 607.273.6623 ext. 13
• Reynolds@museumoftheearth.org

MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE

They offer internships for undergraduate and graduate students.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

See above right for image. And they do indeed have Internships.

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE

They offer a number of internships throughout the year, "every semester for course credit, and...paid ones in the summer" to quote Registrar Natalia Fidelholtz. See the Web site above for details or contact the Museum:

• MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
• 35 AVE AT 36 ST, ASTORIA, NY 11106
• 718.784.4520 x.246
• 718.784.4681 fax
• WWW.MOVINGIMAGE.US
• NFIDELHOLTZ@MOVINGIMAGE.US

NEW YORK CITY POLICE MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS

"The NYC Police Museum is offering internships on an ongoing basis to qualified students interested in all aspects of Collections Management...The number internships, requirements, and scheduling will be reviewed on a case by case basis. My [SIC] only requirement is that interns log at least 6 hours a week. I am also willing to work with interns to develop projects based on their individual needs and interests example: textiles, photographs, data entry. Please send a resume to:

• Beth Spinelli, Registrar
• New York City Police Museum
• 100 Old Slip
• New York, NY 10005
• (212) 480-3100 x127
• bspienlli@nycpolicemuseum.org

NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTERNSHIPS

They appear to offer internships of different types throughout the year; check the Web site for the latest information.

PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION INTERNSHIPS

"Attention undergraduate and graduate Museum Studies,Art History, and Fine Art Majors: Planting Fields Foundation is looking for Interns for the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 semesters to aid the Curatorial Department in several different Collections Management projects dealing with the manuscript, photographic and Fine Art Collections located at the Coe Mansion within the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park on Long Island in Oyster Bay. If you are interested please look us up on our website [above] to learn more about the Historic House Museum and grounds. You can go to the link that reads "Join Our Team" and fill out a volunteer application even though you are interested in a credited internship (the form is the same) and please send a copy of your resume including your current course of study and the College or University that you are enrolled in. You can e-mail your information to me at: (kcaratzola@plantingfields.org). Hope to hear from you soon."

• Kristy Caratzola
• Assistant Collections Manager
• Planting Fields Foundation
• P.O. Box 660
• Oyster Bay, NY 11711
• 516.992.8688

UPSTATE HISTORY ALLIANCE SUMMER INTERNSHIP

They have offered internships in the recent past (2006)

NORTH CAROLINA

REYNOLDA HOUSE, MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

They have semester, summer and a year-long (paid?) internships. Check the rather lumpily- organized Web site. Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, P.O. Box 27116, Winston-Salem, NC 27116-1765

NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota Council on the Arts

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA

"The State Historical Society of North Dakota offers summer internships. Each intern will gain overall knowledge of the State Historical Society, as well as intensive work experience in a specialty area." See the Web site for more information.

OHIO

Ohio Arts Council

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM

"Internship opportunities are available is a variety of Museum departments year round." See here.

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

See the Employment page for information on internships.

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SUMMER 2006 INTERNSHIPS

Fremont, Ohio. "The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center seeks two summer collections cataloging interns for an IMLS Museums for America funded project. Interns will identify, describe, mark, measure, and photograph the Center's artifacts in the home and museum and input data into PastPerfect. They will work as a team with two project catalogers. Interns should be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a graduate- level program in museum studies. Candidates should have basic knowledge of collections handling, collections databases, and collections cataloging. A $3,000 stipend will be paid for a 12- week internship based on a 35-hour workweek. Housing is available at a Victorian house across the street from Spiegel Grove. To apply send a cover letter and resume to Mary Lou Rendon, Collection Manager, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH 43420 or by email to: mlrendon@rbhayes.org (.) [Just like last year, they haven't listed an application deadline!!!!!!! Posted 7 Feb. 2006 on MUSEUM-L]

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME COLLECTIONS INTERNSHIPS 2007

"...is seeking students for its Fall of 2007 Collections Internship in the museumÍs Archives and Information Center. The museum is seeking students who are interested in pursuing a career with an historical organization and have an interest in collections management. The student interns will be given an introduction into the history of professional football and the internal collections care practices of the museum. The student interns will assist staff in research projects and collections care of both artifacts and archival materials. They will also have the opportunity to complete a registration project(s) in the collection by the end of the internship.

"Student interns are required to work for a continuous 12-week period between in the Fall of 2007. Collections interns are required to have completed or working to complete a bachelorÍs degree in one of the following fields: history, anthropology, American Studies, sports management or equivalent. The museum prefers students who have experience volunteering or working for an historical organization and is in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: museum studies, archival studies, public history or equivalent. The Collections Internship is a volunteer internship. Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Jason Aikens, Collections Curator, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708 (330) 456-8207, Jason.Aikens@profootballhof.com. The deadline to apply is September 28, 2007 but application materials will be reviewed immediately." [About the same every year.]

ROCK AND ROLLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INTERNSHIP

"the world's first museum dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll music, has exciting internship opportunities in our Collections and Exhibitions departments for spring and summer 2007. The Exhibitions internship offers students the opportunity to work with the Museum's historical artifacts and see the inner workings of this one of a kind organization. Duties include but are not limited to working with the Chief Preparator on installation and fabrication of exhibits, assisting in preparing textile artifacts for display, assisting with mount making for artifacts including metal work, carpentry and picture framing, and performing routine maintenance on selected exhibits. The Collections internship offers students the opportunity to work with the Museum's artifacts by assisting in collections work such as accessioning, artifact cleaning, monitoring, computer data entry, filing and packing as well as assisting with the installation of exhibits.

Internship Application Procedures : Please complete the following steps to apply for an internship with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Application materials should be e-mailed to Holly Kosalko at hr@rockhall.org. Spring semester deadline was January 12, 2007; summer semester deadline was April 20, 2007.

1. Prepare a cover letter and resume.
2. Include a letter of reference/recommendation from a professor in your field.
3. Prepare a one-page summary describing what you hope to bring to the internship and what you hope to gain during the internship.

TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART

Right now, just "docent opportunities."

OREGON

Oregon Arts Commission

KERNS GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN VISUAL RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

At the University of Oregon Graduate School Visual Resources Collection of the Architecture & Allied Arts Library. This internship is available every year to applicants to the University of Oregon as well as those already enrolled.

For more information, please contact the Visual Resources Collection, Architecture & Allied Arts Library, Lawrence Hall, Room 301, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. FAX (541) 346-2205. Visit the Web site or contact:

Christine Sundt E-mail: csundt@oregon.edu

MT HOOD CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM 2008

"seeks museum studies students to fill two intern positions for the 2008 summer. Candidates should be undergraduate, graduate or recent graduates in the field of museum studies or public history. Interns will gain experience in all aspects of small museum operations and be given a major project focusing on [an] area of special interest to the intern...Terms of Position: Work period is 10, 40 weeks [sic] during mid-May to September. Furnished housing, including all utilities, is provided in this resort community, plus a $1200 stipend. Summer snow skiing and other outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Request a Q & A or more info by email from moydmusser@msn.com Applications should be received April 1, 2008. Send resume and two letters of recommendation to:

• Lloyd Musser
• Curator
• Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum
• PO Box 55
• Government Camp, OR 97028

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA INTERNSHIPS

Nothing on the Web site right now, but they have been offered in the past. So, write and ask!

CARNEGIE MELLON : MILLER GALLERY ART SUMMER INTERNSHIP

The Regina Gouger Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh sometimes has internships. Contact: Miller Gallery, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or jstrayer@andrew.cmu.edu. For more information about the gallery, visit the Web site.

CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

They've had internships all year long, sometimes. For more information, please see the Web site.

HERSHEY MUSEUM SUMMER 2007

"Curatorial Internship at the Hershey Museum : The Hershey Museum located in Hershey, Pennsylvania seeks a qualified intern candidate to work with the curatorial staff on several ongoing projects. The Hershey Museum consists of three main collections, a Native American Collection that includes artifacts from the Eastern Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, and Northwest Pacific Coast; a collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts documenting the daily life of central Pennsylvanians; and the Hershey Collection which documents the life, businesses and philanthropies of Milton S. Hershey. A successful candidate will work 15-20 hours per week during normal operating hours (M-F 8:00-5:00)... [For more information, contact Hershey] Please send cover letter, resume and three references to Valerie Seiber, Curator, Hershey Museum, 170 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033; or fax to 717-534-8940. Starting and ending dates of the internship are negotiable.

NATIONAL WATCH AND CLOCK MUSEUM 2007

Still offered? "The Collections Department at The National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania announces the opportunity for a 3 month summer internship (flexible start and end dates). Duties will include assisting with organizing and documenting the Museum's collection, including cataloging and digital transfer of collections information. The intern will help with additional collections and research projects as needed. A knowledge of PastPerfect software is recommended. The internship offers a stipend. Housing is not provided but assistance can be given in locating housing. Applicants should send a resume, letter of introduction explaining their current area of study, what they hope to gain from the internship, and two letters of recommendation to the address provided.

• Attention Carter Harris
• National Watch and Clock Museum
• 514 Poplar Street
• Columbia, PA 17512

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL & MUSEUM COMMISSION SUMMER 2007 INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR

"The Minority Student Internship Program is designed to introduce upper level undergraduate and graduate students of color to careers in museums and related fields. It represents a commitment by PHMC, as well as collaborating institutions, to increase the participation of minorities in the museum field; and recognizes that pre-professional experience in museums and cultural institutions is key to achieving this goal. Interns work closely with a staff mentor, who both guides the student on specific projects and orients him or her to the broader context of the work. We encourage students to earn academic credit for their internships and work closely with faculty to ensure that their students have an outstanding experience and adhere to all academic program requirements. A full description of the Program, including information about partner institutions, internship specifications, and application materials, is available at the Web site. The application deadline is January 26, 2007.

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART: INTERNSHIPS

Sometimes they have volunteer positions during the summer; 9 weeks. Sophmore standing. See the Web site for more information.

SAYRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2008

"Riverhill, an exhibition and interpretive development firm, seeks a summer intern for a project at the Sayre Historical Society, Sayre, PA. The exhibition will focus on the history of the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre and feature the museumÕs extensive collection of LVRR artifacts and archival materials. The intern will conduct and transcribe oral history interviews with former railroad workers, conduct research in archival collections, scan historical images and participate in exhibit team meetings. The successful applicant will have an interest in museum exhibitions and local or railroad history. He/she will have an demonstrated ability to work independently and experience in historical research. Flexible start and end dates; 35 hours/week for 10 weeks, $12/hour. Work to be conducted in Sayre, driverÕs license and car needed. Housing is not provided, but we will provide assistance in locating affordable housing. To apply, e-mail letter of interest, resume and names of three references to Linda Norris, Riverhill, Linda@riverhillpartners.com by April 15.

RHODE ISLAND

Rhodes Island State Council on the Arts

INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME

Newport. Sometimes they have internships. Tennis. Newport. Worth a letter?

• International Tennis Hall of Fame
• 194 Bellevue Avenue
• Newport, RI 02840
• Phone: 401/849-3990 Fax: 401/851-7920

NEWPORT ART MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS SUMMER 2007

Posted 7 May 2007 "Located in Newport, Rhode Island at 76 Bellevue Avenue, the Newport Art Museum is housed in three buildings on a 2-acre campus with exhibitions, lectures, concerts, special events, an art school and two shops. The Newport Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets historic and contemporary visual arts with an emphasis on the artistic heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode Island and southeastern New England. Position Descriptions:
There are internship openings in the development, marketing, education and executive director's offices. Responsibilities would include assistance with event planning, grant preparation, database management, list-making in Excel, art writing projects, assisting in coordination of exhibits, teacher's assistants, copying and filing. Contact:

• Suzanne Hauerstein
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Newport Art Museum
• 76 Bellevue Avenue
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• (401)848-2787

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Arts Council

RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL AND HERITAGE CENTER

Check the Web site for information on opportunities or contact The Heritage Center, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD, 57770. Phone: (605) 867-5491.

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS

The South Dakota Art Museum offers many volunteer internships for individuals considering or pursuing careers in museum work. All candidates with skills, interests or experiences relevant to museum work are eligible. Internships at the South Dakota Art Museum range in length from one to three months. It is expected that interns will commit to a set number of contact hours per week. Intern positions are typically project-oriented with interns working alongside curatorial staff. Students often arrange academic credit for their experience through their college or university.

The availability of internships is determined by the needs of curatorial staff, considering exhibition schedules and the varying potential for challenging intern projects. Candidates may consider internships in several areas of the Museum, including education, exhibitions or collections. Interested interns should contact the South Dakota Art Museum. For more information on the Internship program contact:

• The South Dakota Art Museum
• c/o Lisa Scholten
• Medary Ave @ Harvey Dunn St.
• South Dakota State University
• Brookings, SD 57007; tel.: 605-688-5423
• e-mail: sdsu_sdam@sdstate.edu

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME SUMMER 2008

"The intern will inventory and catalog the collection of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. This project will include the photographing of all objects, creating condition reports, and establishing a records management system for both physical and digital records. Conduct research and develop didactic material for current and future exhibits. Write articles for newsletters and other publications. Produce key aspects of a self-guided tour pamphlet. Other duties as assigned. The intern will report to and work closely with the executive director. The intern should have a good knowledge of cataloging practices, familiarity with the proper methods of object handling, experience using primary sources when conducting research, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency. Preference will be given to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program in history, material culture, museums studies, or a related field. The intern will receive a $2500 stipend for the 20-hour-per-week, 14-week internship period. Please send a letter of interest, resume, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation no later than Friday, April 18 to:

• Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director
• Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
• 999 Main Street
• Sturgis, SD 57785
• Fax: 605-720-0632 <>/UL>

TENNESSEE

Tennessee Arts Commission

TEXAS

DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE INTERNSHIPS SUMMER 2008

"Dallas Heritage Village is pleased to announce that we are offering 4 paid internships this summer. Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found on our website [See above]."

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART 2008/2009

"The Dallas Museum of Art, through the help of the Eugene McDermott Education Fund, will offer ten paid internship positions - four in the Museum's Education Department, and six in its Curatorial Department. All positions will begin on September 2, 2008. These internships are intended for those individuals who wish to explore the possibilities of a career in museum work. The Dallas Museum of Art's encyclopedic collection encompasses more than 20,000 works of art that span 5,000 years of history and represent all media with renowned strengths in the arts of the ancient Americas, Africa, Indonesia and South Asia; European and American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; and American and international contemporary art. It is the only general art museum in North Texas. The Dallas Museum of Art is the anchor of the Dallas Arts District and serves as a cultural magnet for the city with diverse programming ranging from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary readings, dramatic and dance presentations, and a full spectrum of programs designed to engage people of all ages with the power and excitement of art. For more information and application instructions, please visit THE WEB SITE."

The Grace Museum

This is "housed in a historic hotel in downtown Abilene. We host paid internships for students. Internships can be in Curatorial, Exhibitions, Art or History related, Education, Marketing/PR, and more. If anyone is interested, they can view our website or email an inquiry to the attention of the President & CEO to (info@thegracemuseum.org). We also post available job openings on our website."

• Application Deadlines:
• Fall Semester July 15
• Spring Semester November 15
• Summer April 15

LUBBOCK LAKE LANDMARK STATE HISTORIC PARK

In the past they have offered 9-month internships; check the Web site.

MCFADDIN-WARD HOUSE SUMMER INTERNSHIP (2008)

"The McFaddin-Ward House accepts applications for a Summer Intern January 1st for the summer of the same year. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a unique collection in Southeast Texas at an AAM-accredited museum. The McFaddin-Ward House is a gem. Mamie McFaddin Ward lived most of her life here in this Beaux-Arts Colonial mansion and made arrangements to establish her family home as a historic house museum. The museum encompasses three city blocks and includes a state of the art Visitor Center, the McFaddin-Ward House, an office building and a Collections and Education building...Position Summary: The intern will be exposed to projects and duties in all areas of a historic house museum. The focus of the internship will be a specific project chosen by the intern in either interpretation or collections management. Work is performed under general supervision of the museum curator. Typically, the intern will prepare a small exhibit in the Visitor Center also...Employment Period: 10 weeks @ up to 35 hours per week. Flexible dates between May and August. This internship will provide hands-on experience for the qualified candidate and is unpaid. Paid internship length and hours are negotiable.

• Ware Petznick, Ph.D.
• McFaddin-Ward House
• Curator of Collections
• 725 Third St.
• Beaumont, TX 77706
• wpetznick@mcfaddin-ward.org
• 409.832.1906 phone
• 409.832.3483 fax

OLD CITY PARK: THE HISTORICAL VILLAGE OF DALLAS: SUMMER INTERNSHIP

They have offered internships in the past. Check the Web site or contact them and ASK what is available currently.

OLD RED MUSEUM INTERN 2007

"The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is a new 50,000 square-foot history museum in downtown Dallas. ORM is seeking a Public Programs and Education intern. The Education Intern will assist staff in creating cutting-edge and academically innovative history programs that will interest a variety of audiences. In conjunction with staff, interns also select a specific project for completion during their tenure. 15-20 hours per week, $10 per hour. Contact work@oldred.org with "Education Intern" in subject heading. For more information, please see www.oldred.org [The Web site]."

SAM RAYBURN HOUSE MUSEUM SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2006

They have positions of various types every now and then, "WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled college students who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students. HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and current resume including three references by mail, email, or FAX to:

• Sam Rayburn House Museum
• Attn: Anne Carlson
• P.O. Box 308
• Bonham, TX 75418
• FAX: 903/640-0800
• Email: Anne Carlson, anne.carlson@thc.state.tx.us

TEXAS HERITAGE MUSEUM

They have in the past offered summer internships. Check the Web site.

VILLA FINALE INTERNSHIP 2006

"Villa Finale, a National Trust Historic Site currently in development in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking an intern to assist in the processing of its extensive collection. The diverse collection includes furniture, ceramics, silver, paintings and prints, and textiles, as well as materials related to Napoleon and the history of Texas. The intern's duties will include collections care and cleaning, object numbering, condition reporting, and data entry. The intern may also assist in other projects related to the development of Villa Finale and preparation for its opening to the public. The intern should be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a degree program in museum studies, conservation, historic preservation, or a related field. Hours and dates of the internship are flexible. For more information, please contact Lorie Rombro at lorie_rombro@nthp.org(.)"

UTAH

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ANASAZI STATE PARK MUSEUM

In the past they have offered a Summer Internship Opportunity. Check the Web site to see what if anything is available now.

PARK CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

"The intern will work with the curator of collections and exhibitions to prepare for an upcoming collections move and to prepare artifacts for exhibition. Duties will include cataloging, inventorying, basic conservation, and mount-making. The Park City Museum has more than 27,000 objects and is in the middle of an $8.9 million expansion project. Applicants should be enrolled in a graduate program, or have recently completed a graduate program in museum studies, history, or a related field. Applicants should be familiar with and have skills in object handling, mount making for storage, and collection databases. Experience with archives management or digitization is a plus. Applicants must be able to climb ladders independently and to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently and independently. The internship will last from 8 to 10 weeks. The stipend for this internship is $2,400 for 8 weeks (35 hrs/week). Please send a cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation by Monday, March 31, 2008 to:

• Wendy Ashton, Curator of Collections & Exhibits
• PO Box 555, Park City, UT 84060
• or ashton@parkcityhistory.org
• If you have questions, please call 435-649-7457.

VERMONT

BENNINGTON MUSEUM: Collections Assistant

Annual? "Reporting to and working closely with the Collections Manager, the collections assistant will work on the ongoing automation project and subsequent inventory of the Bennington Museum collection. Numbering over 60,000 items, the museum collection includes such diverse items as fine art, decorative art, archives, photographs, ephemera, historical objects and much more. This year, the intern will be concentrating on our collection of pottery (Bennington and otherwise) and Vermont tools. Many of these objects are simply not recorded and will require complete cataloging.

"The collections assistant will also be working with a staff of dedicated volunteers and undergraduate interns. The collections assistant should have a working knowledge of modern cataloging practices, care and handling and preventative conservation. Computer proficiency is a must for this position. Preference given to students currently enrolled in, or who have recently completed, a graduate degree program. Cover letter, resume and two references to the address below were due April 30, 2008. Please call or e-mail with any questions.

• Starting date: June 2008 (date negotiable)
• Duration: 6 months
• Stipend: $9,500
• Callie Stewart
• Bennington Museum
• 75 Main St.
• Bennington, VT 05201
• E-mail: cstewart@benningtonmuseum.org
• (802) 447-1571 ext. 214

SHELBURNE MUSEUM SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Shelburne Museum offers a variety of internship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students. Internships are available in most areas of the Museum including education, collections, conservation, curatorial, and public relations. While in most cases the Museum cannot offer a stipend, housing is available for selected interns committing to full-time internships for the summer. Applicants should send a letter describing their primary museum interests and career goals accompanied by a resume to: Rich Strum, Coordinator of Adult Programs, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482-0010.

ALSO: Fall and Spring Semester Internships. Shelburne Museum offers semester-length internships during both the fall and spring semesters by special arrangement. In some cases, housing is available for full-time interns. For information about internship opportunities contact Rich Strum, Coordinator of Adult Programs at 985-3348, ext. 3392.

Shelburne Museum
P.O. Box 10 * Shelburne, Vermont 05482
(802) 985-3346 * (802) 985-5325 (fax)

VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2008

"The Vermont Historical Society as part of an IMLS funded Connecting to Collections grant will hire two interns from mid-May to mid-August 2008. The interns will participate in a project to survey and assess the needs of Vermont's collecting institutions (museums, historical societies, libraries, town & city clerks, and probate courts). The interns will work with a Collections Advisory Committee and report directly to the Project Director. Interns will manage e-mail lists and survey databases, plan and attend regional meetings, communicate and visit collecting institutions, and prepare oral and written reports for Advisory Committee. College graduate with BS / BA in museum/library/archives/conservation program or currently in a graduate program in one of these areas. At least one year of experience in a museum, library, or archives working with collections. A basic understanding of collections care, collections management and current conservation standards and practices for museums, libraries, or archives will be needed. Driver's license and car required. $4,800.00 plus some travel expenses. For a complete description of the internship requirements contact jackie.calder@state.vt.us.

• Eileen P. Corcoran
• Executive Director
• Vermont Museum & Gallery Alliance
• c/o LCMM
• 4472 Basin Harbor Rd
• Vergennes, VT 05491
• (802) 475-2022 x114
• Fax: (802) 475-2953

VIRGINIA

HAMPTON ROADS NAVAL MUSEUM SUMMER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP 2007

Annual? "a full-time, twelve-week, paid internship. Working with curators, educators and editors on all summer programs. The intern's tasks may range from research, and writing, to implementing daily public programs and educational tours. Interns will assist with development and implementation of teacher workshops, and underwater archeology summer camp. Will require excellent people and presentation skills, and the ability to multi-task. Knowledge of American and Military history preferred. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, maneuver aboard and climb steep ladder wells on board WWII era Battleship, USS WISCONSIN, owned and operated by the U.S. Navy. Applications for last year were due April 16, 2007.
Dates of internship were June 4- August 24, 2007. More information:

• Jennifer Hurst
• Hampton Roads Naval Museum
• One Waterside Drive Suite 248
• Norfolk, VA 23510-1607

THE STONEWALL JACKSON HOUSE

For Summer. Fellowship; meant for students who "are currently enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program in the fields of American History, American Studies, Museum Studies or Material Culture." For this, please see the Fellowships Page [NOTE: These seem to be offered every year.]

CITY OF MANASSAS: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT INTERN

"Hourly Rate: $10.41. The Manassas Museum System in Manassas, Virginia, is offering a summer internship in collections management. The collections reflect the spectrum of Prince William County, Virginia, with an emphasis on the immediate Manassas area. The permanent collection contains over 5,000 objects, approximately 100 cubic feet of archival materials, and special library collections. Collecting priorities have been objects with a local provenance and those that illustrate the intense Civil War activity of the Manassas area. Much of the collection of objects is catalogued in Past Perfect...The internship requires a minimum of 24 hours a week for two months or more (if additional time is required to fulfill for-credit requirements). Apply:

• Department of Human Resources
• 9027 Center Street, Room 302
• Manassas, VA 20110
• FAX: (703) 257-5827
• E-mail: hr@ci.manassas.va.us
• www.manassascity.org
• Position is open until filled. [Posted 24 May 2008]

MOUNT VERNON CURATORIAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2008

"The successful candidate for the M-WTCA Curatorial Internship will inventory and catalog a portion of Mount Vernon's tool collection currently housed in our modern storage facility and the historic outbuildings...The M-WTCA Curatorial Intern may be reimbursed for travel and research expenses up to $300, and will receive a $3,000 stipend for the 10 weeks of the internship period...The successful M-WTCA Curatorial Intern candidate will possess an interest in museum or historic site management, museum collections, or material culture studies. A graduate-level major in American History, American Studies, Museum Studies, Art History, or a related field is required...By April 4, 2008 please send letter of interest, resume, and the contact information for three references to:

• Laura B. Simo
• Assistant Curator
• George Washington's Mount Vernon
• P.O. Box 110
• Mount Vernon, VA 22121
• Fax: 703.799.8698
• lsimo@mountvernon.org
• No phone calls please

WASHINGTON STATE

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT

Seattle, WA.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

CLEMENT ELLIS CONGER MUSEUM SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2006

"The Society of the Cincinnati, a non profit institution that maintains its historic house museum and research library at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., offers the 2006 Clement Ellis Conger Internship to an individual interested in the care of museum collections. This summer's Conger Intern will take the lead on a project to improve the storage and record keeping of the Society's museum collections. Duties include housing and cataloging artifacts and preparing a study on reorganizing museum storage. The internship carries a $1,500 stipend through the generosity of the John Jay Hopkins Foundation."

"Applicants should be graduate students studying history, art history, material culture studies, museum studies, or related subjects who are interested in a future museum career. Students with a dedicated interest in the eras of the American Revolution and/or the Gilded Age are strongly encouraged to apply. The Conger Internship requires a minimum of six weeks of full-time work or ten weeks of part-time work. Start and end dates are flexible. Please send a letter of interest and resume by March 31, 2006, to:

• Emily Schulz
• Deputy Director and Curator of Collections
• The Society of the Cincinnati ¬¢ Anderson House
• 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
• Washington, DC 20008
• fax (202) 785-0729
• eschulz@societyofthecincinnati.org
• Fax (202) 785-0729

THE EDUCATION TRUST

"The Education Trust is looking for both undergraduate and graduate interns. Internship applicants must believe that ALL students can achieve at high levels and want to work as part of a team committed to that goal. Internships are available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. Interns are exposed to all aspects of the Education Trust's work while focusing on specific projects working directly with professional staff, giving interns in-depth knowledge and skills in those areas. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest that includes what you hope to gain through your internship, as well as a resume and a short writing sample (just one or two pages long -- sections from a longer paper is fine). Be sure to note in your cover letter your availability (days/hours a week; starting and ending dates). Please also check the Web site. Submit application to:

• Jeanne Brennan
• The Education Trust
• 1725 K St, NW Suite 200
• Washington, DC 20006 ; Fax: 202-293-2605
• E-mail: jbrennan@edtrust.orgM

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS JUNIOR FELLOWS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2006

"The Library of Congress, home of the U.S. Copyright Office, is offering special 10-week summer internships to college students who will work full-time, starting on June 5 and ending on Aug. 11, to help locate and itemize uncataloged materials submitted to the office as part of the copyright registration process. The previous summer interns identified hundreds of literary, artistic, film and musical gems among the Library's copyright deposits.

The application deadline is Monday, March 13, 2006. Applications will be accepted only online and should be sent to the 2006 Summer Intern Program Coordinating Committee at interns06@loc.gov. For details on how to apply, visit the Web site [above].

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2006

"The Society of the Cincinnati, a non profit institution that maintains its historic house museum and research library at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., offers the 2006 Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Internship to an individual interested in museum interpretation and education. This summer's Massachusetts Society Intern will research and write a holiday tour for Anderson House and develop a holiday interpretation plan for the museum. The internship carries a $1,600 stipend through the generosity of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.

"Applicants should be graduate students studying history, art history, material culture studies, museum studies, or related subjects who are interested in a future museum career. Students with a dedicated interest in the Gilded Age and Washington, D.C., history are strongly encouraged to apply. The Massachusetts Society Internship requires a minimum of six weeks of full-time work or ten weeks of part-time work. Start and end dates are flexible. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample by March 31, 2006, to:

• Emily Schulz The Society of the Cincinnati - Anderson House
• 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
• Washington, DC 20008
• E-mail: eschulz@societyofthecincinnati.org
• Fax (202) 785-0729

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Look HERE for the latest information on internships of various types.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH MILITARY HISTORY

Two types of internships being offered, as posted on Museum-L 2 December 2004:

• A Collections Management Internship : "Interns will assist the staff on a variety of projects related to collections management. The internship program is designed to provide research opportunities and practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a graduate-level degree in Museum Studies, Museum Education, Arts Administration, or Public History...The internship is approximately 16 hours per week (paid), with the option to earn course credit. To apply please send your resume to Pamela Elbe, Collections Manager, at pelbe@nmajmh.org .
• Archives Internship (Paid) : "The goal of the internship will be to provide the student with experience in processing, arranging, and describing personal papers and manuscripts...The internship is approximately 16 hours per week (paid), with the option to earn course credit. To apply please send your resume to Pamela Elbe, Collections Manager, at pelbe@nmajmh.org .
  • National Museum of American Jewish Military History
  • 1811 R Street NW
  • Washington, DC 20009

THE NAVY MUSEUM

2000/2001: The Navy Museum in Washington, DC has curatorial, education, and design internships available throughout the year. The Naval Historical Center offers internships to students who wish to have professional work experience in areas related to their educational programs and career goals. In addition to undertaking historical research, writing and editing, the Naval Historical Center operates the Navy Department Library and The Navy Museum an maintains collections of naval archives, photographs, artifacts, and art. Internships are available in all of these areas. If the center's funds permit, small honoraria may be paid to interns. If available and appropriate, these honoraria will average about $20.00 per day and will be limited to a total of $400 for each intern. Also, housing information is provided for those relocating to the DC area. The Center is located in the Washington Navy Yard, 901 M Street, SE, Washington, D.C.For more information, please consult the web site.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

ANACOSTIA MUSEUM CURATORIAL INTERNSHIPS for students with scholarly interest in Afro-American Cultural History, Urban History, as well as interests in Education and Exhibition Design. No stipends available. Write: Intern Coordinator, AM, SI, 1901 Fort Place, S.E., Washington, DC 20020. Deadline: Open.

COOPER-HEWITT MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS In a specific department of the Museum for a minimum of one month. Also SUMMER INTERNSHIPS especially for those without previous museum experience, for 10 weeks, June-August. No stipends available. Deadline: March 31. Also PETER KRUEGER-CHRISTIE'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM open to graduate students who have not yet completed the M.A. degree. Stipend: $2,500. For all of these, contact: Intern Coordinator, CHM, SI, 2 E. 91st St., New York, NY 10128.

FREER GALLERY OF ART AND ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY offer a one-year, four-day week paid internship beginning Feb. 17, 1998 to develop and implement activities for hands-on art program for children ages 6-12. Stipend: $15,000. US citizenship required. Send resume and letter detailing prior experience, expectations, and goals; three letters of recommendation, transcripts and samples of materials developed for teaching children to: Sarah Ridley, A.M Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Inst., P.O. Box 23768, Washington, D.C. 20026-3768.

FREER GALLERY OF ART INTERNSHIPS IN EAST ASIAN ART, LATE 19TH-CENTURY AMERICAN ART, MUSEUM CONSERVATION, AND MUSEUM EDUCATION Preference given to applicants with knowledge of pertinent Asian languages and/or background in Asian/Near Eastern studies and late 19th-Century American Art. No stipends available. Write: Internship Coordinator, FGA, SI, Washington, DC 20560.

HIRSHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN Internships for students enrolled in graduate programs in Art History, for one semester during the academic year. No stipends, but academic credit can be arranged. Contact: Internship Coordinator, Dept. of Education, HMSG, SI, Washington, DC 20560.

OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM offers internships for study of the architectural history of various smithsonian buildings. Contact: OAHHP, Room SI-T238, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART INTERNSHIPS in various departments of the Museum, for one semester or a summer. Background in Art History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related discipline required; training in African Art or Culture desirable. No stipends. Contact: Internship Coordinator, NMSAA, SI, Washington, DC 20560.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY INTERNSHIPS for a minimum of three months at 20 hours per week. Contact: Intern Coordinator, Education Department, NPG,SI, 8th and F Streets N.W., Room 195, Washington, DC 20560.

ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY INTERNSHIPS in East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and West Asian Art, Museum Conservation, and Museum Education. Preference given to candidates with knowledge of Oriental languages and/or background in Asian or Near Eastern Studies. Contact: Intern Coordinator, AMSG, SI, Washington, DC 20560.

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM "The Advanced-Level Internship program offers comprehensive museum training to graduate students or post college graduates interested in the museum field. Our one semester to one year program combines hands on experience, workshops, lectures, projects, a comprehensive overview of the museum as well as indepth study in one department. Staff members are encouraged to form mentoring relationships with interns and upon completion of the program, interns are added to a database that connects them to an extensive network of nearly 1000 former interns in order to promote networking and career development opportunities. Many of our interns go on to challenging and prestigious positions in the museum field. The program may be done for academic credit in contractual arrangement with the intern's home university. Stipends may be available. Applications are due March 1. To learn how to apply, prospective individuals should contact Judith Hollomon, Intern Program Officer at hollomonj@saam.si.edu or 202-275-1554 M-F. Also visit our website [linked above]."

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

"The Museum's internship program provides an environment for qualified candidates to learn about the Holocaust and museum operations. Included are hands-on projects and opportunities to work with Holocaust scholars and museum professionals to learn about their roles, responsibilities, and backgrounds. Internships are available in Holocaust Research and Museum Studies." "Internships usually last for one semester and are either half-time or full-time positions. A limited number of paid internships are available, but are highly competitive. Most internships are unpaid." They have a full online description and application form Contact: Intern Coordinator, Office of Volunteer and Intern Services, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2150. Tel.: (202) 479-9738. No e-mail given.

WISCONSIN

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM GRADUATE MUSEUM INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2006

"The Milwaukee Public Museum, one of the largest in the United States, is a museum of natural history. This internship, sponsored by the Betty L. and M. Kenneth Starr Internship Fund, runs from June to August and offers a stipend of $2000 for assistance in travel and living expenses. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program in Museum Studies. (Students enrolled in an advanced program with an emphasis or certificate in Museum Studies or Museum Science do not qualify for this award.) A variety of internship opportunities exist in areas such as Anthropology, Botany, Conservation, Education, Exhibition, Geology, History, Registration, and Zoology. All internships, however, depend on availability and some require previous experience and/or classes. The award recipient is also required to perform at least 150 hours of internship work. Applications should consist of a statement of purpose, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Selection of the award recipient will be based on availability of a compatible internship and the applicant's present abilities and potential. Application deadline is March 10, 2006; notification by March 31, 2006. Direct applications to Dawn Scher Thomae, Museum Internship Coordinator, at (thomae@mpm.edu) or (414) 278-6157.

ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

"The Rock County Historical Society is now accepting applications for internships in Collections. Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, the Rock County Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Rock County through exhibitions and educational programming at five different buildings- the Lincoln-Tallman House and Carriage Barn, the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, the Wilson King Stone House, and the Frances Willard School House. Please visit the Web site for more information on RCHS. These are paid. Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in museum studies, archives, history, public history, and history are encouraged to apply. To apply please send letter of application with resume to:

• Melissa de Bie
• Collections Manager
• Rock County Historical Society
• P.O. Box 8096
• Janesville, WI 53548
• 608-756-4509, fax 608-741-9596
• madebie@rchs.us

TEN CHIMNEYS FOUNDATION

They sometimes have internships. See the Web site or contact:

• Cait Dallas, Curator of Collections
• Ten Chimneys Foundation
• P.O. Box 225
• Genesee Depot, WI 53127
• cdallas@tenchimneys.org
• phone: 262-968-4161 ext. 202

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY : ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTERNSHIPS

"Internships are available for students seeking an opportunity to work in a professional environment that allows them to interact with archaeologists, researchers, and curators. Internships may be specialized or general depending on a student's interests, qualifications, and on-going research projects. For more information, please see the Web site .

WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offered 4 paid internship opportunities for the summer of 2007. "For more information about the museum, please visit our web site." [No internships for 2008]

WYOMING

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FORT CASPAR HISTORIC SITE AND MUSEUM : HISTORIC SITE INTERPRETERS

Sometimes have Summer Internships. Annual? Caspar, Wyoming. Knowledge of western American history and/or museum education helpful. EOE. To apply : Mail a cover letter, resume and references to Fort Caspar Museum & Historic Site, 4001 Fort Caspar Road, Casper, WY 82604. For More Information: Call (307) 235-8462. Inquire before applying!

WYOMING STATE MUSEUM

Cheyenne, WY. "The Archives, Museum and Records Section of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is seeking an intern to work with the collections and/or education staff of the Wyoming State Museum for a twenty to forty hour a week contract for a minimum of three to a maximum of six months. The intern will work on various projects based on current needs of the State Museum and interests of the intern. A professional staff member of the Wyoming State Museum will supervise the intern. The Museum is seeking a candidate who is currently a student in a graduate level university program in museum studies, public history, or related field; or a recent graduate of one of these programs. The intern will be paid $11.00 per hour, with no benefits. Students should send a letter of interest along with a resume, and the names and phone numbers of two references to:

• Wyoming State Museum
• Attn: Supervisor of Collections
• 2301 Central Ave.
• Cheyenne, WY 82002
• If you have additional questions you can contact Jennifer Alexander at
• jalexa@state.wy.us

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

BUNAC

"Work/travel programmes for students and young people."

CIEE

PEGGY GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION, VENICE

Each internship lasts a maximum of three months and provides the opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience at the museum while living and studying in Italy. Stipends available. Deadline: December 15. Write: The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 701 Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Italy. Fax: (39) 41-520-9885. You might also try: Internship Program, SRGM, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 or call:(212) 727-6200. [Latest edition of the Web site is unclear about who can apply...]

BOSTON UNIVERSITY Study/Internship Abroad Programs