Education Internship at the Illinois State Museum


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 excellent benefits package including
fully 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.


Note: This was originally posted on 3-12-96.