2015 Spring Internship at The Gaston County Museum
Dallas, North Carolina

Collections Intern
Spring, 2015 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: November 17, 2014
HOUSING PROVIDED

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking a collections intern for Spring 2014.  The intern will assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit design/installation as well as collections management.  The intern will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces. 

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 40 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 internship is unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided.  The internship will begin in January, 2015 and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time. The internship will end May 2015 (with an option for extension if desired).  Deadline for application is November 17, 2014.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a one 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 Elliott
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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