The Indiana Historical Society, a statewide private, nonprofit membership
organization with headquarters in Indianapolis, has two internship
opportunities available.

The IHS's Local History Services department serves the needs of a wide
variety of local historical organizations throughout the state by providing
consultations, training opportunities, loaned resources (mostly
publications), etc. The Local History Services Summer Assistant will be
primarily engaged in assisting with the creation and maintenance of several
computer databases vital to the work of the department.

This is essentially a position requiring excellent clerical skills. Duties
may include, but are not limited to: computer database entry tasks, small
research and writing assignments, and assisting with workshop arrangements.
Overnight travel may be required on rare occasions.

Skills needed for this internship include familiarity with IBM or compatible
computers and experience with the Microsoft software programs Word for
Windows and Access. Ability to type accurately at a minimum of 35 words per
minute from printed copy. Flexibility, honesty, reliability, ability to work
alone for extended periods, and ability to write and communicate in a clear
and concise manner. A valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle
is preferred.

The Exhibitions Summer Assistant offers college and university students an
opportunity to develop exhibit planning, conceptualization, design,
evaluation, research, and installation skills while working at the IHS for
its Exhibitions Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
research, computer-aided design, installation, maintenance, repair, and
preparation. Some packing, lifting, and moving of materials will be involved.

Those applying for the internship should have completed course work or
experience in any of the following: fine arts, graphic design, museum
studies, history, education, computer technology (Macintosh), and writing.
Ability to carry out routine and detailed work in a timely and accurate
manner. Primarily, students need to be flexible, reliable, interested, and
willing to learn. They will be called upon to work both with supervision and
independently, to problem solve, and to think creatively. Preferably,
candidates will have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

To apply for either internships, send a resume; names, current addresses and
telephone numbers of two references; and a letter explaining interest in and
qualifications for the position to: Susan P. Brown, Human Resources
Director, Indiana Historical Society, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
46202-3299. Applications must be postmarked by 10 April 1996.

More information on the IHS and these internships may be found on the
Society's Web Site at http://www.ihs1830.org/.
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Ray Boomhower           [log in to unmask]
PR Coordinator          (317) 232-1877  fax (317) 233-3109
Indiana Historical Society      http://www.ihs1830.org/
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