Museum Education Internship opportunity

Position Description:

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum Summer Education Internship is seeking inquiries regarding a full-time, twelve-week, paid internship. Working with museum educators on all summer programs, the intern's tasks may range from implementing daily public programs, educational tours, assisting with teacher workshops, special events, research, and writing. The intern should demonstrate an ability to present to visitors individually and as a group. Organizational skills are important. Knowledge of American and Military history preferred. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and be able to stand for several hours at a time.

Length: 12 weeks
Dates of internship: May 26- August 17, 2008 Required commitment: 32 hours per week
Stipend: $10.00 per hour
Experience: History or Museum Studies undergraduates with at least incoming junior standing (or have recently graduated) or be currently registered graduate students (or have recently completed coursework.) Please note that junior standing is roughly equivalent to having completed at least one-half of an undergraduate degree.

There will be NO housing provided; intern is responsible for obtaining lodging and board.

2008 Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2008

To Apply for the Internship Program
Submit transcripts (can be a copy), résumé or curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation. All requested materials must be collected in a single envelope and mailed to the internship coordinator at the following address

Jennifer Hurst
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
One Waterside Drive Suite 248
Norfolk, VA 23510-1607

Check out the Hampton Roads Naval Museum website at www.hrnm.navy.mil For any further information, please contact Jennifer Hurst by email or phone at [log in to unmask] or 757-322-3168




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