Good morning. We are still accepting applications for a museum internship in Natchez, Mississippi. Please see below and forward to anyone interested. Thanks! Position: Museum Technician Internship Duration: 10 weeks/400 hours Salary: A stipend of $12.00/hour or $4800 for the 10 week internship. Income taxes are not withheld Schedule: Beginning June and ending August 2009; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Job Summary: Intern will assist curatorial staff with the care, maintenance, and preservation of the museum collection and historic buildings. Intern will implement museum maintenance and housekeeping duties of exhibit and storage areas; performs technical and delicate cleaning of objects that require special treatment and handling, such as: glass, metals, ceramics, textiles, books, photographs, and furniture; prepares, maintains, and organizes manual and automated curatorial records which include accession records, catalog records, and inventories using the National Park Service automated catalog system; assists on environmental monitoring of the collection; and provides information to park staff and visitors; carries out assignments and follows directions according to NPS policy and procedures. Intern will be involved with special cataloging projects that require working in historic structures, some of which are not climate controlled. Qualifications: Applicants must possess education in museum studies, art history, history, or material culture. Applicants must have experience in using a variety of computer software, and the ability to present oral and written information in a clear and concise manner to complete cataloging and collection documentation. A valid drivers license is required for this position. Housing will not be provided. Area Information: Natchez National Historical Park is located in southwest Mississippi in the city of Natchez, which is situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The park is made up of three sites: Melrose, an 80-acre estate with original dependency buildings; William Johnson House, the furnished home of a free African American man prior to the Civil War, and Fort Rosalie, property where the original 1716 French fort once stood. The park museum collection consists of a range of objects that includes 19th century decorative arts, tools, architectural, and archival materials. Additional park information is available at www.nps.gov/natc. Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a current resume with the phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of references, copy of college transcripts, and an application letter that details the applicant¢s professional goals and reasons for applying to this particular internship. All application materials should be sent to the attention of Cheryl Munyer, Museum Curator, by fax at 601-445-5399, e-mail at [log in to unmask], or mail at 640 S. Canal Street, Box E, Natchez, MS 39120. All application materials must be received or postmarked by the closing date on March 31, 2009. Please contact Cheryl Munyer by email or phone at 601-445-5393 with questions. EEO Statements: The National Park Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit factors. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).