*Heurich House Museum Fall Collections Internship - Washington, D.C.
- Unpaid*
*About the Heurich House Museum*
The Heurich House Museum preserves the legacy of Christian Heurich and
enriches the creative economy of Washington, DC. The private non-profit
Heurich House Museum preserves the historic Heurich House mansion as a
museum and community center. The mansion, which was built from 1892-94, was
the home of German immigrant, local brewer, and philanthropist Christian
Heurich (1842-1945). Recognized as Washington, DC’s most successful brewer,
he ran the Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. until his death at 102. The mansion is
notable for its technological innovations, original interiors, and rich
archival collection of one of the most important local families. The museum
is open for regular public events and public tours. Private tours and event
rentals are also available.
The museum educates the public about the life and times of Christian
Heurich and promotes a deeper understanding of late-Victorian architecture,
technological innovation in the built environment, the brewing industry of
Washington, DC, and the German immigrant experience in America.
The Heurich House Museum is seeking a Collections Intern to assist the
Collections Manager with collections-related projects. The ideal candidate
should be willing to jump into any task, get their hands dirty, ask
questions, and have a good attitude.
*Job Description*
The Collections Manager oversees the stewardship of the Heurich House
Museum’s collections, archives, and research materials. Under the
supervision of the Collections Manager, the Collections Intern will work in
coordination with staff, guides, and volunteers in a variety of capacities
and on a range of tasks, which may include, but is not limited to, the
following:
• Photographing, inventorying, and cataloging collections;
• Monitoring and recording of environmental conditions (temperature,
relative humidity, lighting, etc.);
• Processing donations and incoming loans;
• Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibited collections;
• Helping with basic collection maintenance, including cleaning;
• Other collections-related projects as assigned.
*This is an internship for credit only. Interns must be able to complete
this for college or university credit.*
*Required Experience, Skills, and Availability*
• Must be enrolled in a B.A., M.A., or graduate degree program at a college
or university of recognized standing with major course work in museum
studies or related field
• Self-starter and team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Creative problem solver and highly organized
• Good attitude
• Availability on weekdays required - Preferred availability Mondays
through Wednesdays (hours between 10am to 6pm)
• Number of hours per week is flexible based on program requirements
Email resume, cover letter, and 1-2 page writing sample to
[log in to unmask] No phone calls.
The Heurich House Museum values diversity of culture and thought and seeks
talented, qualified employees in all its operations regardless of race,
gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or
any other protected classification under country or local law.
*Allison LaCroix| *Collections Manager
Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
*Ph* | 202.429.1894 <(202)%20429-1894> x 5602
[image: http://www.heurichhouse.org/] <http://www.heurichhouse.org/>
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