National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado – Fall Internships

Join the National Mining Museum’s team for museum learning and fun in the Colorado Rockies.  The internship provides for a wide array of duties, offering an optimal learning experience for those interested in pursuing a career in the humanities. 

The intern will divide hours between Admissions, Gift Shop, and Curatorial Projects.

Responsibilities for Admissions and Gift Shop include but are not limited to:

• Provide helpful, friendly customer service to museum guests
• Use cash register and credit card machine to transact purchases/admissions
• Thoroughly complete projects and duties as assigned
• Maintain attractive appearance in gift shop and museum entrance; this includes straightening up and light cleaning duties
• Stocking merchandise and conducting inventory

Curatorial Projects

Projects will range from a wide variety of museum related tasks, such as assist curator with collections management, exhibit development and design, assist in library and archive department, work on educational programming, marketing and community development, etc.  We will work with intern to identify projects which correlate with their interests and career goals. 

Qualifications

Prefer candidate who is interested in pursuing a humanities related career.  Must be willing to learn, be a self starter and the desire to complete thorough work.  Must be able to multi-task and have good time management skills.  Candidates should be able to work well with others and independently as well as possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Basic computer skills required.

Salary

Currently salary for the internship is $7.25 per hour.  The position is part time, roughly 4 days a week though this is variable.  Position begins August 17 and internship length can vary (dates negotiable).

Contact and Questions

Please submit a resume and a cover letter stating interest by August 5^th, 2009, to Kat Neilson at [log in to unmask] or by mail PO Box 981, Leadville, CO 80461.  For questions please call Kat at 719-486-1229 or at the above email address. 

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