Summer Internships: Thomas Cole National Historic Site

 

Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is seeking summer

2009 interns to help with the operation of our historic house museum

and related educational programs. We welcome student interns to work

on a variety of projects and gain valuable in-depth museum experience.

Interns play a vital role in maintaining Cedar Grove's day-to-day

operations, as well as in moving us forward to the next level of

museum performance. Applications are now being accepted for summer

2009 internships.

 

Learn more about our internship program here:
http://www.thomascole.org/interns

 

Position Description: Interns at Cedar Grove will work closely with

the Executive Director and the Education Coordinator on projects in

the areas of exhibition research, planning and design; special event

planning and facilitation; interpretive program research and

development; volunteer coordination and visitor services. This is an

excellent opportunity to gain experience in all areas of museum

operations. Academic credit can be arranged for students who complete

a minimum number of hours per week, as determined by their college or

other academic institution.

 

Responsibilities:  Interns will be responsible for the completion of

personal research projects dependent on areas of interest and

institutional needs. A percentage of time each week will be dedicated

to filling visitor services needs i.e. working in the Visitor Center

or providing tours. Training for these responsibilities will be

provided.

 

Qualifications:  Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for

these positions. Students who have completed at least two semesters of

study in the following fields: American History, American Studies, Art

History, Education, Humanities, Museum Studies or Public History, are

encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be self-motivated,

and able to work well with others.

 

To Apply:  Please submit a resume, cover letter and one page statement

of purpose explaining why you want to work at Cedar Grove and what you

hope to gain and contribute. Please send application materials by mail

to:

 

Attn: Education Coordinator

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site

PO Box 426

Catskill, New York, 12414

 

or by email to:

 

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For More Information on our Internship Program:  Please feel free to

contact Gregory Rosenthal, Education Coordinator, at (518) 943-7465

ext. 2, or by email at [log in to unmask]

 

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Gregory Rosenthal

Education Coordinator

Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

518-943-7465 ext. 2

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