Education Internship at the Illinois State Museum

Learn from the best!  The Monticello College Foundation Internship in Museum
Education provides a
unique opportunity to work closely with professional museum educators.

The Monticello Intern is responsible for the day-to-day operations of "A
Place for Discovery," a hands-on
children's gallery, including coordination of the gallery's volunteers. The
Monticello Intern also assists with
other museum education programs including classes, workshops, and special
events.

Requirements:  a bachelor's degree in education, anthropology, biology,
geology, environmental science, or art;
a career interest in museum education; experience in working with the
public; ability to use personal computers
for word processing.  Teaching experience highly desirable.  Flexibility and
willingness to try new things are
especially important.

The internship runs September 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, with some
flexibility in dates.  Stipend plus
full benefits including paid health and life insurance, holidays, vacation,
and sick time.

To apply: send cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and the contact
information for three references to:

Beth Shea, Education Chair
Illinois State Museum
Spring and Edwards Streets
Springfield, IL 62706

Application Deadline is May 1, 1996.

A program administered by the Illinois State Museum Society