Paid Summer Museum Internship (6-months)

Paid Summer Internship (6-month term)

Hours: Part-Time 20-25 hours per week, Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm (Hours may shift during tourist season)

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Application Deadline: April 5th

Reports to: Museum Director

Benefits: Paid holidays (when they fall on museum open days)

Announcement:

The North Lincoln County Historical Museum is looking for a summer intern eager to learn about North Lincoln County history and museum practices. This is a small staff with wonderful volunteers, and is a quiet and fun work environment. Time will be split between working on special projects and greeting visitors at the front desk. Additional museum project(s) will be assigned to fit applicant’s educational goals. See below for job responsibilities and preferred skills and experience.

If you feel like you would be a good fit, have an interest in history, a background in office, or administrative work, and most importantly, a positive attitude, we invite you to apply. Only those qualified will receive a response, but appreciate you taking the time. Please send a resume and cover letter to: office.nlchm@gmail.com to be considered.

Applicants are not required to be current students – please mention in your cover letter if you would like academic credit. We’re happy to work with your educational institution!

Please check out our website to see what we are all about: www.nlchm.org

Job Responsibilities:

Greets museum visitors and answers general historical questions.

Answers phones & takes messages.

Gift shop upkeep, inventory and sales.

Opens and closes the museum facility.

Basic cleaning of doors & surfaces.

Data entry.

Other duties as needed, and special project(s) TBD!

Required Skills and Experience:

Interest in history!

Front desk and cash register experience.

Positive and friendly attitude.

Collaborative and constructive.

Punctual, responsible and reliable.

Ability to positively interact with guests, volunteers, staff, and board members.

Computer skills and program knowledge – such as Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Suite, and PastPerfect.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of local history.

Practice researching with primary resources.

Academic and/or practical experience working/volunteering in museums, libraries, or archives.

Physical Nature of Job:

Sit and stand for long periods.

Walk, bend and stoop to turn on museum case lights.

Lift up to 30 pounds (moving file boxes, etc.).