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The North Carolina Museum of History, located in downtown Raleigh, provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students looking for experience in museums.

Summer 2010 and Fall 2010

Special Events Coordinator Assistant
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Project description: The selected intern will be introduced to the area of special event coordination in the museum. The intern will develop and use skills in customer relations, leadership, communication, and technical writing.

The intern will assist with the day-to-day operation of the Special Events Office including maintaining the calendar of events, meeting with current and prospective clients; assisting with planning the Fall 2010 Bridal Expo; managing budget spreadsheets; and overseeing and coordinating the new lunch tour series for The Real George Washington exhibit.

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of 120-150 hours during the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable; however, the intern should be able to work at least 4 hours per day.

Qualifications: Candidates from all backgrounds with a demonstrated interest in museum work and event management are encouraged to apply. Computer skills are essential. Accuracy and strong attention to detail are crucial. The applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed first year of college before beginning internship.

Discovery Room Intern
Application Deadline:
For Summer: March 1
For Fall semester: June 1

Project description: The selected intern will be introduced to the area of museum interpretation and education and will gain an understanding of how to present tour information to school groups and self-guided visitors. The intern will develop and use skills in public speaking, classroom management, and museum interpretation.

The intern will help manage the Colonial North Carolina Discovery Room, which complements the Mount Vernon traveling exhibit, The Real George Washington. Tasks include setting up the classroom with colonial-era touch items and leading short workshops for school groups during the week and self-guided visitors on the weekend. As time allows, the intern will assist the Education Section staff in implementing other museum programs and events, including the Colonial Family Day on Saturday, September 25th.

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of at least 100 hours during the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable. Some weekend work required. This position is available in summer and fall.

Qualifications: Candidates from all backgrounds with a demonstrated interest in museum work and North Carolina history are encouraged to apply. Intern must be comfortable speaking in public and using classroom management techniques. The applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed first year of college before beginning internship.

Library Collection Digitization Project
Application Deadline:
For Fall semester: June 1

Project description: The intern will complete a project-based internship. The intern will complete the digitization of the library card catalog. In addition, this intern will assist with educational programs and write articles for the Old North State Volunteer Newsletter. 

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of at least 100 hours during the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable. This position is for the fall semester only.

Qualifications: Candidates interested in library science, history, and public history are encouraged to apply. The applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed first year of college before beginning internship.

Education and Marketing Intern
Application Deadline:
For Fall semester: June 1

Project description: The intern will complete a project-based internship. The intern will assist with the marketing of the Mount Vernon traveling exhibit, The Real George Washington. Tasks include sending press releases, contacting schools, and preparing previsit materials for tour groups. In addition, the intern will assist the Education Section staff in implementing museum programs and giving interactive tours to visitors using hands-on gallery carts. 

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a total of at least 100 hours during the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable. This position is for the fall only.

Qualifications: Candidates interested in marketing, history, and public history are encouraged to apply. The applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed first year of college before beginning internship.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates may contact Rachel Dickens for an application or download an application. (PDF or Word)
Send application, cover letter (please specify the project you are applying for), and resume to:

Rachel Dickens
North Carolina Museum of History
4650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4650

phone: (919) 807-7969
email: Rachel.Dickens@ncdcr.gov
web address: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

Timetable:

Spring Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: November 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: November 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: Before Thanksgiving break
Student begins internship: January

Summer Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: March 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: March 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: 2-3 weeks after interview
Student begins internship: May

Fall Semester
Last day students may submit intern request forms: June 1
*Staff determines number of interns to accept and sets up interviews: June 15
Staff selects candidate and sends acceptance letter: 2-3 weeks after interview
Student begins internship: August/September

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