Application Deadline Extension – Applications due September 6

The Waukesha County Museum is please to announce the following unpaid internships:

Education Programming Intern

The Education Programming Intern will work directly with the Director of Education in many aspects of the museum’s education programming, including working behind the scenes and with the public and volunteers. The fall 2010 Education Intern will prepare, implement, and evaluate fall Scout, family, and adult programs for the Big Read and the museum’s next traveling exhibit, Memories of World War II, many of which take place on Saturdays or weekday evenings; assist in presenting docent-guided tours; continue previous work developing a suite of programs for third graders in Waukesha County, including a teacher’s guide, pre- and post-visit activities, self-guided tours; develop family gallery and activity guides and museum highlights guide for general audience; among other duties.

Marketing/Communications Intern

The Marketing/Communications Intern (MCI) will report to the Director of Development & Marketing, aiding in designing, implementing, evaluating, and revising all aspects of the museum’s marketing/communications program. The MCI will function as a team member in both the Department and as a member of the entire museum staff. The MCI will also receive exposure to and opportunities to interact with other museum professionals (curator, archivist, education director, etc.).

Exhibit Research Intern

The Exhibits Research Internship will provide practical experience researching exhibits that present Waukesha County’s history to visitors of all ages. In 2010, this will include final preparations and installation for the fall 2010 exhibit, “Memories of World War II.”

 

Please see full job descriptions for more information.

Internships require the completion of a minimum of 150 hours within three months.

To apply, please send (email preferred) a cover letter, resume, three references, and a program or writing sample by September 6 to:

Elisabeth Engel

Curator of Collections & Exhibits and internship coordinator

Waukesha County Museum

101 W. Main St.

Waukesha, WI, 53186

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Elisabeth Engel

Curator of Collections & Exhibits and Intern Coordinator

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

101 W Main Street - Waukesha, WI 53186-4811

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www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

 

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