The proposed National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame in Saratoga
Springs, New York is offering five internships in three different areas:
Museum Education, Exhibitions, Archives.
Please send all information to [log in to unmask], or George Garner,
National Speedskating Museum, P.O. Box 3120, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For
further information email, write, or call (518) 587-2609.
Museum Education - Winter 2002 or Spring 2003
The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame is seeking independent and
motivated graduate students for two exciting internships in Museum
Education. Interns will be responsible for researching and writing a teacher
’s guide geared toward Saratoga County’s school children in one of the
following two subject areas:
1. Speedskating and Saratoga County’s history (fourth and fifth grades),
2. The Science of Movement using speedskating as a model (seventh
grade).
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in history, science, and/or
education; knowledge of State education standards; knowledge of teacher’s
programs; basic understanding of Museum practices; ability to work
independently.
Preferred candidates: Preference is given to students who demonstrate a
strong dedication and knowledge in the field of Education or Museum
Education.
Please send a resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask], or
George Garner, National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 3120,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information please email, or call (518)
587-2609.
Note: At the intern’s preference, these projects can be completed during the
Winter Break (December through January) or the Spring 2003 semester (January
through May).
Museum Exhibitions - Winter 2002 or Spring 2003
The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame is seeking independent and
motivated graduate students for two exciting internships in Museum
Exhibition. Interns will be responsible for researching, selecting
artifacts, and writing a script for one of two traveling exhibits about the
following subject areas:
1. The history of speedskating in Saratoga County. This exhibit is
targeted toward Saratoga County residents of all ages and may be placed in
Saratoga County schools and businesses.
2. The history of speedskating in the United States. This exhibit is
targeted toward all age groups and will travel to various ice rinks and
championship races across the country.
Designing the exhibit may become a part of the job description if time and
the desires of the intern allow.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in history or other relevant field;
basic knowledge of the museum exhibit process; basic understanding of museum
practices; ability to work independently.
Preferred candidates: Basic understanding of exhibit design process.
Please send a resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask], or
George Garner, National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 3120,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information please email, or call (518)
587-2609.
Note: At the intern’s preference, these projects can be completed during the
Winter Break (December through January) or the Spring 2003 semester (January
through May).
Archives Management - Winter 2002
The National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame is seeking an independent
and motivated graduate student for an exciting internship in Museum Archives
Management. Interns will be responsible for identifying uncataloged archive,
manuscript and library holdings of the Museum, outlining a strategy for
cataloging these collections, and start cataloging items in these
collections. Interns may also be responsible for supervising volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity for students who want experience dealing
with an uncataloged archive, manuscript, library and multi-media collection,
and managing volunteers to accomplish a task.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in history, library studies, or
other relevant field; basic knowledge of Archives Management; ability to
work independently.
Preferred candidates: Students with a strong desire and knowledge in Archive
Management; basic understanding of archives in a museum setting; experience
working with other archive/manuscript collections; ability to manage
volunteers.
Please send a resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask], or
George Garner, National Speedskating Museum and Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 3120,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information please email, or call (518)
587-2609.
Note: At the student’s discretion, this project could continue through the
Spring 2003 semester.
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