NOTE: Listed below are internships, jobs, and opportunities that have come to the attention of history department faculty. The Messiah College internship office will have a more extensive listing of internships. See an array of possible internships for history majors at Internships-USA.com
PHMC Internships: Diversity Student Internship Program & Keystone Internship Program
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations (Federation) and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council will be offering two specially funded Internship Opportunities: Diversity Student Internship Program & the Keystone Internship program beginning May 19, 2008. Both programs are designed to introduce upper level undergraduate and graduate students to careers in museums and related fields, the program represents a commitment by PHMC and our partners to attract highly qualified young people as well as people of color to work in museums, historical organizations, archives,and other public history programs.
The program offers a variety of work experiences throughout the Commonwealth. Each intern will work closely with a staff mentor on a focused demonstration project. Additional experiences include educational programs offered by the host institution, participation in statewide field trips, and special classroom style training by career veterans. Stipends of ranging from are available to support students during this invaluable educational experience. The application deadline is January 25, 2008.
Additional program information on this and other PHMC Internships is available at www.phmc.state.pa.us, just go to the Apply Section on the left hand side of the page. If you have any questions, contact Anita Blackaby at 717-346-1477 or ablackaby@state.pa.us.
John Ray Fellowship
The John Jay Fellowship is an academic fellowship for post-undergraduate collegians with a vocational interest in public affairs. The program entails a semester of study in residence at the Institute followed by a semester-long internship placement in a public policy related position in Washington, D.C., a state capital, or various other national and international political centers. With a commitment to the integration of knowledge and piety the fellowship offers a community learning experience that is ordered by a Christian worldview. The curriculum design is an interdisciplinary one that explores theology, philosophy, ethics, politics, history, sociology, economics, and religious, as well as civic art and architecture through seminars, tutorials, lectures, and field studies. As an intentional community of scholars the fellowship endeavors to accomplish its objectives for the intellectual and spiritual formation of the fellows through common living, study, prayer, worship, and reflection. Specific emphasis is placed on the examination of vocational calling and its relationship to public life. Through rigorous study of classic texts, common worship, and spiritual direction the fellowship seeks to form principled men and women for positions of public leadership. The John Jay Fellowship is multidisciplinary in scope and college graduates of all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants compete for 12 available seats each spring and fall term. Criteria for selection are based upon the applicant's Christian commitment, articulated calling to public life, leadership potential, scholastic aptitude, and teachable disposition, and an interview. Candidates for the Fellowship should be well-rounded in general knowledge and experience, have completed a bachelors degree by the time of their enrollment, have maintained a cumulative 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average, and have abilities in oral and written communication. For more information and application materials see the John Jay Institute website at: http://johnjayinstitute.org/
First Things
First Things, a journal of religion and public life, has openings for junior fellows, beginning in the mid to late summer of 2008. These are one- or two-year internships for young writers and scholars interested in religion and public life. The positions offer the opportunity to participate in the magazine’s writing and production; the theological and political discussions the magazine sponsors; and the religious, cultural, and intellectual events that cluster around First Things in New York City. The positions include free housing and a modest stipend. Send a résumé, two writing samples of an academic nature, and three references to: Anthony Sacramone, Managing Editor, First Things, 156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, New York, New York 10010, or by email to ft@firstthings.com. For more information about First Things, see our website: www.firsthings.com Applications are due February 15.
Summer Program for History and American Studies (Gilder Lehrman)
The Gilder Lehrman Institute (www.gilderlehrman.org) welcomes applications from sophomore and junior History and American Studies majors for the 2008 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in New York City. Last year, 15 outstanding undergraduates were selected for the summer research program in New York City. In addition to seminars with eminent historians and behind-the-scenes visits to archives and museums in New York City, the students researched and annotated a collection of publications by black abolitionist writers from 1773 through the 1860s, which will be published for use by teachers, students, and the general public.
In 2008, 15 History Scholarships will be awarded for a five-week research program in New York City from June 29 to August 2, 2008; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $10,000 that includes tuition, books, field trips, travel to and from New York City, room and board, and a $2,200 stipend. Up to 50 places for runners-up, who will be named Finalists and invited to a one-week program in New York City from June 14 to June 21, 2008; each student is awarded a fellowship worth $1,500 that includes tuition, field trips, travel to and from New York City, and room and board. History Scholars will:
* Conduct primary-source research to prepare historical materials for publication. Each year’s project is designed by the program leaders to focus on a strength of the Gilder Lehrman Collection—the Founding Era, slavery and abolition, or the Civil War. Previous classes have worked on early American abolitionist writings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, and Civil War soldiers’ letters.
* Participate in exclusive seminars with eminent historians to discuss historical issues and gain insight into history as a profession. Past sessions have been led by David Blight, Eric Foner, Carol Berkin, James McPherson, Steven Mintz, Christine Stansell, and Sean Wilentz, among others.
* Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits to archives of rare historical documents, printed books, and material culture, including the New-York Historical Society, the New York Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. History Scholar Finalists will be invited to participate in a one-week program, which aims to foster an interest in American history through field trips, discussions with professionals about careers for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such as David Brion Davis, James McPherson, and Pauline Maier.
Eligibility: At the time of application (Spring 2008), students must be considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada, should have completed at least one course in American history, and should expect to major in American history or American studies. Applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2008, and include:
1. A signed cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest in and preparation for this program and providing the following information: name, college/university, campus and permanent mailing addresses, campus and permanent telephone numbers, e-mail address, and the names of your two recommenders.
2. An official college transcript and a resume or CV.
3. A sample of your historical writing. (This should be no more than 5 double-spaced pages and can be drawn from class assignments or independent work.)
4. Two letters of recommendation by faculty members, at least one of whom is a professor of American history. In addition to the mailed application, go online at www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student3.html to register your application in our database and ensure that we have correct contact information to notify you of your status. (Applicants without access to the Internet may skip this step.)
Send application materials to: History Scholars Program The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History 601 West 110th Street, Suite 4M New York, NY 10025 Faxed or e-mailed materials will not be accepted. All applicants will be automatically considered for both the five-week and one-week programs. No separate application is necessary. Notifications will be mailed by April 2, 2008. For more information about applications, e-mail scholars@gilderlehrman.org or phone Justine Ahlstrom at 212-316-5280. For more information about the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and to see a list of previous scholars, visit www.gilderlehrman.org and www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html.
Shear Mellon
Summer Teaching Fellowships/ The SHEAR/Mellon Summer Undergraduate Seminar in Early American History (one Fellow to be appointed).
This $2,500.00 summer fellowship requires three weeks of intensive work with ten outstanding, competitively selected honors history majors from private liberal arts colleges across the country. The Seminar's purposes are to assist these students as they begin developing honors projects that require asking original questions, mastering pertinent historiographies and engaging in intensive archival research. Of equal importance is the Seminar's goal of building skills in writing, critique and interpretation, and of developing a critical yet empowering intellectual community. Hosted by the McNeil Center for the Study of Early America, the Seminar begins on June 2, 2008 and concludes on June 23. Faculty Directors of the 2008 Seminar are Professors Richard S. Newman and Tamara Plakins Thornton.
The responsibilities of Graduate Fellows include working closely with individual students on thesis prospectus development, on research skills and techniques, on bibliography and historiography, and on writing. Graduate Fellows will also work in close consultation with the two Faculty Fellows in developing and implementing the group activities of the Seminar. They will also play instrumental roles in evaluating the Seminar as a a whole, and the work of each of its students.
Previous holders of this fellowship have found it an invaluable asset in developing their own teaching skills, and working in close association with senior scholars who are widely recognized as "master" scholar teachers. For detailed information on the Seminar, please contact the website for The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic and click on the "summer seminars' tab.
For further information, contact Dr. James Brewer Stewart, Seminar Director. stewart@macalester.edu
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historical Site
The Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Parks and Forestry and the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site, located in Caldwell, are seeking a motivated individual to assist with digitizing, cataloguing and assessing a large collection of artifacts and photographs. Starting December 1, 2007, this 3-year project will upgrade and document artifacts from the most complete collection of Cleveland artifacts in the nation. The position pays $15 an hour for a 32-hour workweek.
All applicants must be detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain records, inventories and properly catalogue museum objects. The individual should possess extensive knowledge about the care and maintenance of historic artifacts. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and knowledge about the principles of historic resource management. In addition, the applicants must be competent with computer programs, including the Past Perfect software.
For information or to apply, e-mail a cover letter and resume to Superintendent Helen Maurella (hopspsupt@verizon.net) or mail to Hopatcong State Park, P.O. Box 8519, Landing, NJ 07850. Resumes should be e-mailed or postmarked by November 15, 2007.
If you have questions regarding this project, please contact Sharon Farrell at the Grover Cleveland Birthplace 973-226-0001 or Superintendent Helen Maurella at Hopatcong State Park 973-398-7010.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship
The Legislative Fellowship Program is a 13-week, full-time, paid internship for Fall. The deadline for application is in early May. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. For more information about this opportunity, including the application, see Dr. Wilson or Dr. Fea.
Trinity Forum Academy
The Trinity Forum Academy introduces young leaders to the vision of entire lives lived as a response to God’s calling, and lived towards the renewal and transformation of society. The college experience today is often one in which knowledge is fragmented, faith is privatized, and authentic community is difficult to find.In contrast, the Trinity Forum Academy aims to provide recent graduates with a holistic experience that encourages them to bring their faith to bear on all areas of their lives.
The Academy is a nine-month residential learning community for emerging leaders (one to four years out of college), situated on the beautiful campus of Osprey Point Retreat and Conference Center. The goal is to help them discern the contours of God’s calling to Christian discipleship and to pursue that calling throughout their life’s work.
Contact: Dave Brand, dcbrand@dcbcom.org, 740-599-6593. Openings for teachers in grades 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, as well as Music and Art. HMS is situated on the high desert of northern Arizona 90 miles northeast of Flagstaff. Teachers should have a college degree (not necessarily in education), contagious faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, commitment to sound biblical doctrine, love for children, and willingness to invest at least one school year in the lives of Hopi and Navajo children in a remote setting. Teachers receive housing, utilities and $400.00 per month. Must raise balance of financial support. Please e-mail résumé. Teacher orientation begins in August . www.hopimissionschool.org 928-734-2453
Contact: Erin Grimwood, egrimwood@rbschool.org, 301-249-7000 x102. Looking for qualified applicants for the following teaching positions: Elementary Computer/Spanish Teacher; Kindergarten Teacher; 1st Grade Teacher; 2nd Grade Teacher; 3rd Grade Teacher; Middle School English Teacher; Middle School Math Teacher; Middle School History Teacher; Middle School Science Teacher; High School English Teacher; High School Geometry Teacher.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Internships
The PHMC welcomes applications for internships during the academic year. Full descriptive and application material is available at www.phmc.state.pa/internship.asp Internships during the fall (and spring) semesters are unpaid and can be arranged part time, to accomodate a student's schedule. The application deadline is rolling.
Pennyslvania Historical and Museum Commission - State Archives Internship
The State Archvies, a division of PHMC, offers internships throughout the year centered around the arrangement and description of archival holdings and the preparation of images and listings for the website. Interested students should contact Jonathan Stayer at (717) 783-2669 or jstayer@state.pa.us to set up an interview. Internships are unpaid and can be arranged to accomodate students' schedules.
Jamestown Discovery Project
The Jamestown Discovery Project is a six-week archaeological field school at Historic Jamestown held in June-early July. It provides a unique opportunity for students to make a contribution to the research and interpretation of early 17th century English-America during the 400th anniversary of its founding. The field school offers both the untrained and experienced student the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of excavation and recording. Focus of the excavations will be on uncovering the recently discovered remains of the 1607 James Fort and the adjoing 1608 James Town. Click here for more information.
Gloucester County Historical Society (NJ) Whitehall House and Red Bank Battle Field, Woodbury, NJ
Megan Giordano, a 2003 Messiah alumnus, is always looking for volunteer interns at the Gloucester County Historical Society's Whitehall House and Red Bank Battle Field. If interested, contact professor Fea and he will put you in touch with Megan.
1719 William Trent House Museum, Trenton, NJ, http://www.williamtrenthouse.org/
Museum seeks paid interns for spring and summer semesters to give tours and assist with educational
programming. Will provide training. Part-time, mostly afternoon shifts available. Must work one weekend
afternoon. Send resume to Kathy McFadded, Education Curator, kmcfadden@trentonnj.org
Mr. Walt Lyon is looking for a part-time student worker or intern to research his family history. For more information contact Professor Wilson.
US Army Heritage and Education Center
The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is actively seeking interns. See there student volunteer/internship website.
Mechanicsburg Museum
The Mechanicsburg Museum is looking for Messiah students for internship possibilities. If interested, contact Professor Wilson for contact information.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Internships
Each semester the U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosts one or two interns from the undergraduate and/or graduate level to assist the History and Educational Outreach Departments. Interns work on a variety of research-related projects and help administer symposia, youth forums, and other programs. Interns primarily conduct research for our annual We the People historical calendar which involves collecting several historic facts that occurred each day 200 years ago. Research is conducted at various off-site locations, including the Library of Congress's Main Reading Room and the Newspapers and Periodicals Reading Room. Sources include the Journals of the House and Senate, newspapers, diaries, collected papers, encyclopedias, and almanacs. Interns will also prepare and edit calendar text. This is a wonderful opportunity for any self-motivated student who wishes to improve his or her research skills and gain experience in the practical field of history.
Naval Historical Center Internship Program (Washington D.C.)
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 and maintains collections of naval archives, photographs, artifacts, and art. Internships are available in all of these areas. The Center is located in the Washington Navy Yard, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE, Washington, D.C.
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum Archival Internships (Boston)
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library, under a grant from the Kennedy Library Foundation, awards several archival internships each year to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in history, government, archival administration, library science, English, journalism, communications and other related disciplines. To be considered for summer internships, applications should be submitted by February 25 for review and notification of selection by April 1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for a summer internship. A limited number of additional internships may open up during the fall, winter, and spring as funds and positions become available. Applicants for these positions will be accepted and internships will awarded on a continuous basis, depending on the needs of the staff. The Library requires that interns make a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week. Interns are paid at the rate of $11.00 per hour. The Library will also consider proposals for unpaid internships, independent study projects, work-study employment, and internships undertaken for academic credit. Internships are available to United States citizens or resident aliens who have a Social Security number.
To apply, please submit a completed application form, a resume, one letter of recommendation, and a copy of your current college transcript to:
Archival Internships
c/o Intern Coordinator
John F. Kennedy Library
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125-3313
For additional information or to request an application, please call (617) 514-1600 or E-mail kennedy.library@nara.gov All written requests for information or an application must be typed.
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum (PHMC) Internships
PHMC is offering a number of internships during spring and summer
at its Harrisburg headquarters and its field sites around the Commonwealth. As a
multi-service state agency, PHMC offers internships in a variety of
disciplines and professions, including archival practice, archaeology,
architecture, collections care and management, cultural resource
management, curation, exhibition development, historic preservation,
historical research and programming, museum studies, and museum education.
PHMC internships are structured educational experiences designed to
provide hands-on, real world experience that complements students'
academic work.
Internships during the spring semester are unpaid and can be arranged to
accommodate a student's schedule. The deadline is rolling. A modest
number of full time, paid internships are available during the summer
through the highly selective Keystone Internship Program, open to upper
level undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career
in public history.
In addition, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums
and Historical Organizations, the Commission is sponsoring a specially
funded Minority Student Internship Program. Two fulltime,
paid summer internships will be offered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
two at the Independence Seaport Museum, both in Philadelphia; and one at a
PHMC facility or program. The Minority Student Internship Program is
designed to introduce upper level undergraduate and graduate students of
diverse backgrounds to careers in museums and related fields; and
represents a commitment by PHMC and the Pennsylvania Federation, as well
as collaborating institutions, to increase the participation of minorities
in the museum field.
Full descriptive information and application materials for PHMC
internships, including Minority Student Internships, is available at the
Commission's website: go to www.phmc.state.pa.us
<http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/> , click on "Internship Program," and follow
the links.
The Summer Internships Program of the National Endowment
for the Humanities
The Summer Internships Program of the National Endowmentintroduces promising
college students to the programs,policies, and operations of the federal agency charged
with promoting scholarship, education, and public programming in the humanities in the
United States.
During their ten-week stay in Washington, D.C., interns will have the
opportunity to learn about the agency's work and the humanities projects
and activities it supports. They will assist with daily work and with
special projects (see the "Frequently Asked Questions"
<http://www.neh.gov/interns/faqs.html> for information about the kinds
of projects done by recent interns) and participate in the intellectual
life of the NEH. Before applying, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the scope and mission of NEH's work by browsing its Web site
<http://www.neh.gov> .
IIntern, North House Museum, Greenbrier Historical Society, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Primary Position Responsibilities:
1. Enter collections data into PastPerfect (museum cataloging software).
2. Search entries for incomplete records.
3. Label artifacts with object identification numbers.
4. Conduct tours of the North House Museum when Museum Interpreters are otherwise engaged or not immediately available.
5. Develop and maintain good interpersonal relations with Museum staff, volunteers, vendors, and suppliers.
Qualifications: Undergraduate student in historic preservation, American studies, history, business, or a related field.
Time Frame: One semester
Contact: Cary Thomas
Director, North House Museum
Greenbrier Historical Society
301 W. Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Fax: 304.645.3398
To apply, please mail or fax your résumé to the contact above.
Internship Opportunities at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
2 Mark Bird Lane
Elverson, PA 19520
Phone: (610) 582-8773; TDD: (610) 582-2093; Fax: (610) 582-2768
E-mail Address: hofu_superintendent@nps.gov
Web Site: http://www.nps.gov/hofu/index.html
Hopewell Furnace is a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service as perhaps the finest example of a restored charcoal burning cold blast iron furnace and its surrounding community. Such "iron plantations" played a crucial role in the development of southeastern Pennsylvania and laid the foundations for the industrial development of this country. Hopewell Furnace operated from 1771 until 1883, spanning several generations of that development, from its infancy in the colonial period to the creation of the giant steel and railroad industries in the 19th century. As an active living history site, Hopewell Furnace features first person interpretation of moulders, colliers, blacksmiths, farmers, cooks, servants, housewives, and members and guests of the Ironmaster's family. The interpretive program includes an active farm with livestock. In addition, Hopewell Furnace conducts its own charcoal burn in an effort to preserve the otherwise lost skill of producing charcoal from cord wood while providing the fuel needed for molding & casting and blacksmithing demonstrations. Located in southeast Pennsylvania, just 15 miles from Reading ("the outlet capital of the world") and 45 miles west of Philadelphia, but still in a very rural area. It is surrounded on 3 sides by 7,000 acre French Creek State Park and is close to Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Duties are determined by the needs of the site and interests of the intern. Areas include Cultural Resource Preservation and Museum Operations, Historical Interpretation, Living History, Historic Farming, Charcoal Making, and Visitor Center Operations. Applicant Pool: 30/year. Applicants Accepted: 10/year. Internship dates are variable, full or part time. Generally positions last 3 to 4 months at a minimum of 20 hours per week.
No stipends available. Shared housing is provided. Reimbursement for expenses for one meal per day for each 5 hour day worked ($5) and $.25 per mile for a car commute. A great opportunity to learn through on-the-job experience about the daily operations of a National Park and the skills required for historical interpretation, visitor center operations, and cultural resource preservation and management. It may be possible, depending on available funding and positions, to obtain part-time employment with the Eastern National Park & Monument Association (our cooperating association) in our visitor center bookstore.
Call or write for an application. Send completed application, cover letter (including statement of interests), and resume. Rolling deadlines. Interviews are conducted over the phone and references will be checked.
Must show a willingness to work and get along with a wide variety of co-workers and visitors. A genuine desire to insure that each visitor has an enjoyable experience at Hopewell Furnace is essential. Must be flexible enough to handle variations in work routine caused by shifting priorities and visitor needs.
Valley Forge NHP Internship- Stipend -Valley Forge National Historical Park King of Prussia, PA
Valley Forge internships are available seasonally and year round. Interns work closely with the public. They prepare and present educational programs, including talks, walks, hikes and demonstrations to help visitors appreciate the resources of the site. They share the many stories of the encampment of Valley Forge within the American Revolutionary War. Work Locations include the Welcome Center information desk, outside at Muhlenberg Brigade, and inside George Washington’s Headquarters. Summer interns provide educational talks on bus tours that are offered Thursdays through Mondays at the park. There are also opportunities to take part as living history participants during special events. Interns wear period clothing and assume the role of soldiers, camp followers, or assist in other aspects of programs. Valley Forge Internships provide a stipend of $150.00 - $250.00 biweekly. Applicants with appropriate majors and/ or areas of interest such as History, Public History, Political Science, Museum Studies, Public Relations, and English may apply through the Student Conservation Association (www.theSCA.org).
For Graduate & Undergraduate Students of: African-American History, Colonial History,
Early American Decorative Arts & Architecture, Nonprofit Management & Marketing,
Museum Studies, Political History, Religious History, Women's History, & More
Location: The Newport Historical Society, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Internship Description: Join a team of students, scholars, and museum professionals studying and promoting the diverse and dynamic history of Newport, Rhode Island. Once a leading colonial seaport engaged in worldwide trade, Newport is a remarkably well-preserved and still vibrant seaside city. Interns lead tours and educational programs at three key historic sites: the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (ca. 1697), the Great Friends ("Quaker") Meeting House (1699), and the Newport Colony House (1739).
Interns work with mentors from the NHS and its partners to develop and execute projects to improve the understanding, interpretation, and promotion of these sites. Interns will be asked to choose projects relevant to the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, which the NHS is currently refurnishing, reinterpreting, and marketing as an innovative center for exploring Newport's history and material culture. Interns may choose to conduct marketing research related to the house, or they may study the experiences and material possessions of the Anglicans, apprentices, Baptists, children, husbands, lawyers, merchants, politicians, Quakers, servants, shopkeepers, single women, slaves, soldiers, and wives who lived and worked at the house from the 1690s through the 1910s.
Interns have access to the Newport Historical Society's internationally important manuscript and artifact collections. Interns present their research findings in writing and conduct a lecture or public program related to their research. Intensive training is provided. EOE.
Benefits: $3,000 stipend for the summer. Housing is not provided; please note that summer housing is expensive in Newport. Furnished rooms may be available at a rate of $100-$150/week.
Eligibility: current undergraduate & graduate students. The facilities of the NHS are not universally handicapped accessible; applicants with accessibility questions should contact the NHS for more information.
To Apply: Send a resume, a recent transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a letter stating your reasons for applying, your career goals, and what you hope to accomplish as a Buchanan / Burnham intern to: Buchanan / Burnham Internship
Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
Fort Delaware Society
Internships are available this summer at the Fort Delaware Society, dedicating to preserving Fort Delaware. The fort, located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River (near Delaware City), house thousands of Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. For more information, the society at:
P.O. Box 553, Delaware City, DE 19706.
Phone: 302-834-1630.
Web site: www.del.net/org/fort
History News Network
INTERNS: Interns are needed to help surf the web for history news andarticles and excerpts. If you are a professor with students who love historyplease make them aware of our internship program. We accept interns fromacross the country. At many colleges and universities class credit can bearranged for students enrolled in our program.
Contact the editor about these positions by sending an email to RickShenkman at the following address:
editor@historynewsnetwork.org.
Rick Shenkman
Editor
mailto:editor@historynewsnetwork.org
The African-American Museum in Philadelphia www.AAMPmuseum.org
Work and study in all areas of Museum Programming, including research and development for in-house and traveling exhibitions, collection and archival management and development and participation in education programming. Individual work-study plans will be developed to include the interests and educational requirements of each student. Staff resumes and Work-Study Application Forms are available upon request for those educators and students interested in participating in the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s Work -Study Program. You may contact Dr. Diane Turner, at 215/574-0374 x 236 or at dturner@aampmuseum.org.
Gettysburg Semester
Since 1998 Gettysburg College has been offering the most unusual study away semester of them all – the Gettysburg Semester. Every fall Gettysburg welcomes a select group of undergraduates to a total-immersion semester in Civil War studies. Gettysburg Semester students take two core seminars, devoted to the cutting-edge in Civil War scholarship, plus one course from Gettysburg’s Civil War Era Studies program. Alongside this, Gettysburg Semester students involve themselves in internships with the Civil War-related agencies all around us. And Gettysburg Semester students live through their semester in our Civil War theme residence, The Appleford, on the Gettysburg campus, with voice-mail and computer connections, microwave/refrigerator units, and access to all of the College’s library and recreational resources.
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library, under a grant from the Kennedy Library Foundation, awards several archival internships each year to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in history, government, archival administration, library science, English, journalism, communications and other related disciplines.
Interns in the Library’s Textual Archives participate in a variety of projects under the direction of professional archivists. Projects include clerical, preservation, processing, and reference work with the papers of President Kennedy, his administration, his associates and contemporaries and the papers of Ernest Hemingway. Students gain career-relevant archival experience in a Presidential Library while contributing to the work of the institution.
The Audiovisual Archives offer students an exposure to the expanding field of audiovisual technology, with its state of the art video editing suite, film cold storage vault, photo lab, and audio and video duplicating facilities. Supervised projects include assistance to researchers, audio and video tape logging and duplication, still photo and film cataloging and arrangement, production assistance, and some clerical duties.
Interns in the Museum Collections Department engage in team and individual projects focused on collection management, conservation, and exhibit development. While working with the Library's three-dimensional collection, students gain experience in museum registration, collection documentation, and exhibit preparation.
Historic Deerfield Summer Fellowship Program
Deerfield, MA
Every summer since 1956, college students have experienced the world of Historic Deerfield, a museum of New England history and art in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The nine-week living-learning program offers a chance to take part in the behind-the-scenes workings of a museum, to study New England material life using the Historic Deerfield collections and historic houses, and to join staff in a thorough investigation of early American history and material life.
The summer program combines museum studies, examination of early American material life, and research skill building, with the study of New England history. Students will study and work in Historic Deerfield’s museum houses which are hundreds of years old, the state-of-the-art Flynt Center of Early New England Life, Deerfield's old main street, and historic sites in New England and beyond. The program provides hands-on research of daily life and cultural history of New England using the museum's superb collections of historic artifacts and American decorative arts, and the manuscripts and printed collections of the Memorial Libraries.
NASA History Office
Washington D.C.: The NASA History Office sponsors internships for undergraduate and graduate students year-round. The internships are paid during the summer, when interns work 40 hours per week. During the rest of the year, the interns are unpaid. When possible during the school year, we like to host interns who are able to work full-time under established Washington semester intern programs. In any case, students must work at least 20 hours per week to "learn the ropes" and become productive quickly.
Paid summer interns must be U.S. citizens; unpaid interns during the school year need not be U.S. citizens. We also try to work closely with a student's college or university to arrange for academic credit when possible.
The Naval Historical Center
Washington D.C.
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 and maintains collections of naval archives, photographs, artifacts, and art. Internships are available in all of these areas. The Center is located in the Washington Navy Yard, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE, Washington, D.C.
The Custer Battlefield Museum
Garyowen, Montana
The Custer Battlefield Museum continues the historic name and mission of the original museum on Last Stand Hill, dedicated to the collection and preservation of the Seventh Cavalry, frontier military life and Plains Indian culture. The museum was founded as a federal non-profit 501(c3) in 1995.
Hands on experience in every aspect of the museum. The docent will be expected to coordinate displays, give tours, cater to guests, as well as perform light office work such as taking dictation. Room and board provided as well as $25/week.
Center for the Study of Conflict, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
This center is a small, independent, politically nonaligned, tax-exempt research coorporation that was founded in 1982 to study the combination of nonviolence and creative conflict resolution as a means for resolving conflicts. We are writing a book on cases where activists and authorities have dramatically and very effectively curbed violence at any level, from international down to interindividual. We have a particular concern for threats of nuclear attack and have worked out a way to cope with them nonmilitarily.
You will spend most mornings in various libraries doing research in social sciences and history for the book. In the afternoons, you will write an op-ed article of your own for newspapers, edit my writing, help raise funds and do office work. You will probably publish an article in our newsletter, which has an international circulation of 1100--more than some journals. Living costs in Baltimore are less than they are in many cities. Also, ocean beaches, mountains, and Washington, DC are all easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Morris County Park Commission Historic Sites Division
Morris County Park Commission Historic Sites Division is looking for talented and enthusiastic graduate and/or undergrads students interested in New Jersey history to assist with all aspects of collections management. Duties will include, but are not limited to, accessioning gifts, object and/or provenance research, organizing documents for scholarly access, re-housing collections and data entry.
Interested applicants should expect to work minimum 2 days per week (aprox. 16 hours per week), both at the museum and offsite, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Scheduling is flexible around student classes. Spring, summer, and fall internships are available. Internships are unpaid but students are encouraged to seek course credit from their institution.
Please send a letter and resume describing areas of interest and any relevant experience to:
Supervising Historic Preservation Specialist
Morris County Park Commission
Fosterfields Living History Farm
73 Kahdena Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
llaffey@morrisparks.net
Daughters of the American Revolution Museum
Washington D.C.
The DAR has internships available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining experience in American history, decorative and fine arts, education, collections management, and public relations. Interns generally work at least 20 hours per week for a period of 3-4 months. The internships are unpaid, but academic credit can be arranged in cooperation with your institution. For more information see: http://www.dar.org/museum/edprogrms.cfm#interns
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington D.C.
Ford's Theatre actively seeks interns and volunteers for interpretation and curatorial work. The site's museum has approximately 8,000 pieces in its collection and many of these items are noteworthy.
Prospective interns would work closely with the site curator, historian, and rangers. Interns and volunteers in the past have worked on the following projects:
researching topics related to the Lincoln assassination
National Museum of American History
Washington D.C.
The National Museum of American History internship program allows a diverse group of people with innumerable interests, strengths, and goals to encounter an educational environment where they can work with and learn from professionals and scholars in related areas of concentration. The Museum offers interns of different backgrounds incredible opportunities in a variety of fields, from public relations to exhibit research to project design. Learning from knowledgeable mentors in the dynamic atmosphere of the Museum and Washington, D.C. area, interns enjoy an intensive experience as multifaceted as the Museum itself.
For more information see: http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/interns/internindex.htm
Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Italian-American Program
Pittsburgh, PA
The Italian American Program relies on student interns and volunteers in order to operate efficiently. Interns perform a variety of tasks including transcribing oral history interviews, conducting primary and secondary source research, and processing archival collections. Perhaps most importantly, they receive valuable hands-on experience in the fields of museum studies and public history. Interns are employed in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters and, although stipends are unavailable, many receive academic credit in exchange for their work. For more information see: http://www.pghhistory.org/wpaitalians/internsh.htm
