Mackinac State Historic Parks
COLLECTIONS GRADUATE INTERN

Scope of Duties:
This position will be responsible for inventorying, cataloging and other
general collections work.  Duties may also include organization and
cataloging of historic photograph or archival collection material, and
assisting in conservation treatments and research.  Position may include a
special project, such as an analysis of a sub collection (depending on the
successful applicants' skills and interests).  Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:
The position requires the applicant be currently enrolled in a graduate-
level museum, history or related program.

Knowledge and Abilities:
 Background in history, anthropology or related field.
 Education and experience in basic museum practices
 Knowledge of registraral and collections management, policies and
procedures
 Knowledge of computers
 Good work processing skills
 The successful candidate should have experience in museum inventorying,
object handling, marking and cataloging.

Length of Position: Twelve (12) weeks (June 2000 - August 2000)

Hours of Work:
Generally 40-hour per week position, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.  The hours may vary according to park need and may include
occasional weekend and evening work.

Pay Rate: $ 6.50 per hour

Location:  Mackinac Island (with occasional duties in Mackinaw City)
Mackinac State Historic Parks has three museum sites:  Fort Mackinac
(established 1780), Colonial Michilimackinac (1715), and Historic Mill
Creek (early 19th century). Colonial Michilimackinac and Historic Mill
Creek are located on the mainland at the northern tip of Michigan’s lower
peninsula, and Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island.

Internship Possibilities: If an applicant needs to complete an internship
to meet credit requirements, MSHP is willing to fill this position as a
paid internship.

Housing:  Dormitory-style housing with kitchen facilities may be available
at a cost of approximately $80.00 per month.

Contact:
Linnea Aukee, Registrar or Steven Brisson, Curator of Collections for more
information at 231-243-4100

Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2000.
Applications postmarked after the February 12th deadline will be evaluated
only if the need of Mackinac State Historic Parks have not been met.

Application Process:
An application and resume are required and must be submitted in order to be
considered for this position.  Applications may be requested from Mackinac
State Historic Parks by calling 231-436-4100, faxing your request to 231-
436-4210, e-mailing us at [log in to unmask] or writing us at:

Mackinac State Historic Parks
ATTN: Employment Applications
PO Box 873
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Please visit our web site to learn more about our sites and employment
opportunities:
www.mackinac.com/historicparks

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