Final posting... please share The Monticello College Foundation Internship in Museum Education provides a challenging opportunity to work closely with museum educators, exhibits staff, and curators in a museum of natural history, anthropology, and art. The program is designed for candidates who wish to explore a career in the field of museum education. The Monticello Intern helps coordinate the day-to-day operations of "A Place for Discovery," a hands-on children’s gallery, including the gallery's 45 volunteers. The Monticello Intern also assists with other museum education programs including school groups, monthly children’s programs, and special events. Requirements: a Bachelor's degree in education, anthropology, natural science, museum studies, history, or art; career interest in museum education; experience working with the public; and ability to use a personal computer. Teaching experience or Master's degree a plus. Flexibility, maturity, caring personality, and enthusiasm for working with children and volunteers - especially retirees - are very important. The internship will run from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. There is some flexibility in start and end dates. Monthly stipend of $1,565 plus benefits package including fully-paid medical and life insurance, holidays, vacation, personal business days, and sick time. To apply: send cover letter, resume, college transcripts (undergraduate & graduate - if applicable, photocopies are acceptable), an e-mail address where you may be reached, and contact information for three professional references (letters are not required) to: Beth Shea, Education Chairperson Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring Street Springfield IL 62706-5000 The deadline is May 1 , 2009. E-mail or fax applications will not be accepted. E-mail inquiries are invited. Send inquiries to [log in to unmask] Please, no phone calls. -- Beth Shea Education Chairperson Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St. Springfield IL 62706-5000 217-782-5507 217-782-1254 (FAX) [log in to unmask] www.museum.state.il.us ========================================================= 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).