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Accept the Challenge!

Paid Education Internship at the Illinois State Museum

The Monticello College Foundation Internship in Museum Education provides a
challenging opportunity to work closely with museum educators, exhibits
staff, and content curators in a museum of natural history, anthropology,
and art.  The program is designed for interns who, upon completion, wish to
enter the field of museum education.

The Monticello Intern coordinates the day-to-day operations of "A Place for
Discovery," a hands on children's gallery, including the gallery's group of
30 volunteers. The Monticello Intern also assists with other museum
education programs including school groups, monthly gallery programs, and
special events.

Requirements: a bachelor's degree in education, anthropology, natural
science, museum studies, or art; career interest in museum education;
experience working with the public; ability to use a personal computer for
word processing. Teaching experience or  Master's degree are a plus.
Flexibility, maturity, caring personality, and an enthusiasm for working
with volunteers - especially retirees - are very important.

The internship runs September 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 with some
flexibility in starting and ending dates. Monthly stipend of $1,150 plus a
benefits package including fully paid medical and life insurance, holidays,
vacation, personal business days, and sick time.

To apply: send cover letter, resume, transcripts (photocopies are
accepted), and the contact information for three references (letters are
not required) to:

Beth Shea, Education Chair
Illinois State Museum
Spring and Edwards Streets
Springfield IL 62706-5000

The deadline is May 14, 1999.

E-mail applications will not be accepted, however, e-mail inquiries are
invited. Please address e mail inquiries to [log in to unmask]

A program administered by the Illinois State Museum Society