2011 Fall/Winter Internships at The Gaston County Museum
Dallas, North Carolina

Collections Internships (2 positions available)
Fall/Winter, 2011 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: July 22, 2011
HOUSING PROVIDED

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking 2 collections interns for fall/winter 2011.  Current intern projects include:  (3 month internship) Local Gaston County Oral History Project, (6 month internship) Archives.  In addition, both interns will assist the Curatorial Staff in collections management, as well as some work in exhibit design/installation.  

The successful candidates will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums.  Knowledge of PastPerfect collections database a plus. 

The internships are unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided.  Both internships will begin at the end of August/early September.  Internships will end in December (unless the intern would like to stay for 6 months), and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time.  Deadline for application is July 22, 2011.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a 1 page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience to:

 
The Gaston County Museum
Attn: Stephanie Haiar
P.O. Box 429
Dallas, NC  28034
Phone: 704-922-7681 x.104
Fax: 704-922-7683
Email: [log in to unmask]
 

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