Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
Summer Internship 2013

Issue Date: March 1, 2013
Closing Date: May 10, 2013
Start Date: June 3, 2013 (negotiable)

POSITION TITLE:  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: packing and storing artifacts; cataloging and researching the museum collection; taking digital photographs of artifacts; re-housing and cleaning artifacts; data entry of collections records; developing  events and programming at the site as well as developing themed guided tours and presentations; and organizing site resources.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Interest in museums, history, and/or education.  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: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (negotiable)

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

TERM OF POSITION: Preferably June-August 2013 (negotiable)

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled college students who are in their second, third or fourth year of coursework as well as graduate students and recent Bachelor's and Master's degree graduates.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid position.

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a cover letter and current resume including the names/contact information of three references by mail, email, or FAX to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Ruppert
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
FAX: 903.640.0800
Email: Anne Ruppert, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

To learn more about previous SRHM interns, visit: http://www.visitsamrayburnhouse.com/index.aspx?page=848



Anne Ruppert
Curator
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, Texas 75418
903.583.5558
www.thc.state.tx.us




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