Summer Internships: Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is seeking summer
2009 interns to help with the operation of our historic house museum
and related educational programs. We welcome student interns to work
on a variety of projects and gain valuable in-depth museum experience.
Interns play a vital role in maintaining Cedar Grove's day-to-day
operations, as well as in moving us forward to the next level of
museum performance. Applications are now being accepted for summer
2009 internships.

Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.thomascole.org/interns

Position Description: Interns at Cedar Grove will work closely with
the Executive Director and the Education Coordinator on projects in
the areas of exhibition research, planning and design; special event
planning and facilitation; interpretive program research and
development; volunteer coordination and visitor services. This is an
excellent opportunity to gain experience in all areas of museum
operations. Academic credit can be arranged for students who complete
a minimum number of hours per week, as determined by their college or
other academic institution.

Responsibilities:  Interns will be responsible for the completion of
personal research projects dependent on areas of interest and
institutional needs. A percentage of time each week will be dedicated
to filling visitor services needs i.e. working in the Visitor Center
or providing tours. Training for these responsibilities will be
provided.

Qualifications:  Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for
these positions. Students who have completed at least two semesters of
study in the following fields: American History, American Studies, Art
History, Education, Humanities, Museum Studies or Public History, are
encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be self-motivated,
and able to work well with others.

To Apply:  Please submit a resume, cover letter and one page statement
of purpose explaining why you want to work at Cedar Grove and what you
hope to gain and contribute. Please send application materials by mail
to:

Attn: Education Coordinator
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site
PO Box 426
Catskill, New York, 12414

or by email to:

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For More Information on our Internship Program:  Please feel free to
contact Gregory Rosenthal, Education Coordinator, at (518) 943-7465
ext. 2, or by email at [log in to unmask]

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