The Park City Museum in Park City, Utah has an opening for an
Education/Public Programming Intern. The successful candidate will assist
with all aspects of the museum's operations, with a focus on education and
public programming, events, and tours. The intern will primarily assist with
our Spring School Group Programs and will be working with grades K-12. The
intern will also have the opportunity to work on other education projects,
which will be determined based on interests and experience.

 

This internship will provide an opportunity to acquire practical experience
in the museum field. The intern will work closely with museum staff to
assist with education programs, museum special events and public
programming, front desk and administrative tasks, and complete research and
write an article for the local paper. 

 

The Park City Museum reopened after an $8.9 million renovation and expansion
in Oct 2009 and serves a variety of visitors, including the local community
and tourists. The collection is remarkably diverse in type and size and
museum programs include school and youth groups, tours, lectures and
classes, family activities, and special events.
<http://www.parkcityhistory.org> www.parkcityhistory.org 

 

Qualifications: 

Degree, or working towards a degree, in Education, History, Museum Studies
or related field; 

Experience working with museum audiences, including adults, students, and
volunteers; 

Familiarity developing curriculum, organizing public programming events, and
giving tours; 

Strong writing skills and standard office computer skills are required;

Understanding of museum management and procedures;

Knowledge of PastPerfect software recommended;

Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday. The intern will also be responsible for closing the
museum one night per week and working one Saturday a month. 

Stipend: The internship will be roughly 30-35 hours per week for 24 weeks
between Feb 9-July 31, and will have a $7,000 stipend.

 

Please send a letter of interest and resume by Monday, December 15th to:

Jenette Purdy, Director of Education

 <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] (with
"INTERNSHIP" in the subject)

Phone (435) 649-7457  

Fax (435) 649-7384

 

 


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