Museum Intern, Clermont State Historic Site (Clermont, New York, U.S.)

The Friends of Clermont is currently seeking applicants for the position of Museum Intern. 

The Friends would prefer a M.A. in history, art, art history, American studies, political science or museum studies, with some experience working in a professional capacity with collections in a history museum, a general museum with history collections, or a historic site. 

The Intern will use, care for, research and analyze Clermont State Historic Site's collection of 18,000 historic objects. Clermont, the home of the important Livingston family for seven consecutive generations, includes nationally and locally significant decorative arts, paintings and prints, manuscripts, archival materials, furniture and ephemera dating from the 17th to the mid 20th century.

The intern will gain experience with the writing of exhibit scripts and interpretive materials, the production of an historic furnishing report, the evaluation of collections for acquisitions, loans, exhibits, de-accessioning and conservation treatments.

The candidate must be organized and self-directed and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy and familiarity with word processing are also required. Although this internship is unpaid, there is the possibility of later full- or part-time employment.  Lodging for the intern will be provided at a nearby riverfront estate.    

The Friends of Clermont is a 501(c)3 non­profit corporation.  Clermont State Historic Site is ranked one of the state’s Class A sites, denoting its historic significance statewide and nationally.  Please submit a resume to: Friends of Clermont, 87 Clermont Avenue, Germantown, NY  12526.