Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
Spring Internship 2007

Issue Date: January 5, 2007
Closing Date: January 26, 2007
Start Date: February 2007 (negotiable)

POSITION TITLE:  Spring Intern (1 opening)   

LOCATION: Sam Rayburn House Museum, 890 W. State Hwy
56, Bonham, Texas.  

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Interns may work on one
or more of the following projects: cataloging and
researching the museum collection, taking digital
photographs of artifacts; recording oral histories;
assisting with an inventory of the museum collection;
and organizing site resources.  
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Interest in education,
history, and/or museums.  Strong writing, research and
communications skills.  Strong organizational,
multitasking and people skills.  Knowledge of American
and Texas history.  Knowledge of standard office
computer skills, including database software and word
processing.  Ability to work independently and on
detailed tasks.  Degree or expected degree in history,
education, museum studies, humanities or a related
field.  Demonstrated interest in museum programs,
education and/or history.  

WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(negotiable)  

PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Anne Carlson, Curator, Sam Rayburn
House Museum

TERM OF POSITION: January-May 2007 (negotiable)

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from
currently enrolled college students who are
sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students.  

COMPENSATION: This internship is unpaid.  

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a cover letter and current
resume including three references by mail, email, or
FAX to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Carlson
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
FAX: 903/640-0800
Email: Anne Carlson, [log in to unmask]




 
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