Collections Internship at The Hershey Story
Summer 2009	
The Hershey Story: The Museum on Chocolate Avenue
 located in Hershey, Pennsylvania seeks a qualified intern 
candidate to work with the collections staff on several on going projects. 

The intern will experience a wide range of collections responsibilities including, object handling and packing, object numbering systems and documentation, preventative conservation techniques, loan policy and procedures and maintaining collections management software. A successful candidate will work 20 hours per week during normal operating hours (M-F 8:00-5:00).

Internship Project:
Intern will be responsible for researching and documenting a large collection of chocolate molds. Using a variety of primary source materials, such as sales catalogs and Hershey Company records, the intern will determine what product was produced for each mold, date range and cross reference mold numbers with Hershey Company product numbers. 
	
Examples of other duties:
•	Assist staff with exhibit maintenance.
•	Assist staff with unpacking and organizing collections storage.
•	Assist staff with processing new acquisitions and loans.

Qualifications:
•	Master’s degree candidate in Museum Studies, American Studies, History or similarly related field. Exceptional college Junior and Senior candidates will also be considered
•	Basic knowledge of standard museum curatorial practice
•	Interest to pursue a career in the museum field
•	Excellent written and oral communication skills and legible handwriting
•	Detail oriented and ability to work independently
•	Ability to lift 25lbs and climb ladders
•	Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with database software and ability to quickly learn new software programs. Experience with Past Perfect Museum Software is a plus. 
•	Valid driver’s license and transportation
•	Multitasking and ability to prioritize project needs

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to Valerie Seiber, Collections Manager, The Hershey Story, 111 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033; or email to [log in to unmask] with “Summer Internship” in the subject line. Internships are for the summer 2009 semester. Internships are unpaid and may be completed for college credit. For more information please visit our website www.hersheystory.org.

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