Spring 2025 Museum Assistant Internship

Spring 2025 Museum Assistant InternshipPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4722271) ApplySpring 2025 Museum Assistant InternshipSalary$16.00 HourlyLocation Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IAJob TypeInternshipJob Number25-01210Agency005 Department of Administrative ServicesOpening Date11/07/2024Closing Date11/27/2024 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-DNPPoint of Contactandrew.harrington@iowa.gov

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Job DescriptionThe intern will assist with accessibility projects at the State Historical Building and work related to an exhibit that will open in December 2025.Duties and Essential Activities

Compiling exhibit text to be used for the language audit, exhibit text online, and braille transcriptions

Website accessibility - updating broken links and spelling errors

Partnering with Iowa Dept. for the Blind to use their clear braille printer to add braille to our elevators and vending machines

Audio description tour scripts and recording

Front desk staff support: etiquette sheets, welcoming language examples, professional development resources

Accessible presentation guide for SHSI speakers

Move forward Lauren's work to support autistic visitors via sensory tool kits and social narratives; building a quiet space in the museum

Exhibit Content Research

Artifact identification and research

Image research and selection

Biographical research for exhibit features

Physical and Mental RequirementsPursuing a degree in history, education, or related field of study in museum studies or the humanities. Have an interest in education and museums. Must conduct oneself in a mature/professional manner and be able to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to lift 40 lbs., and use step ladders.Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classandpay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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AgencyState of IowaAgency005 Department of Administrative ServicesAddressHoover State Office Building1305 E Walnut StDes Moines, Iowa, 50319Websitehttps://das.iowa.govApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email