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Collections Internship at the Milton Historical Society

The Milton Historical Society, a local history museum located in Milton, Delaware, is seeking an intern to help with various Collections-oriented tasks. Projects could include data entry into PastPerfect collections database, inventorying and organizing artifacts, and preventative care. Intern will work with and report to the Executive Director. For more information on the museum please visit our website, www.historicmilton.org or find us on Facebook.

This internship opportunity is ideal for anyone interested in developing experience in object handling, cataloging and collection management skills.

Tasks could include:

- Photograph and catalogue objects into PastPerfect database

- Physically number objects
- Clean and perform basic preventative care for objects
- Organize and re-house objects when necessary

- Update paper records

- Undertake basic research

Qualifications:

a. Strong written communication skills

b. Basic knowledge of artifact handling and collections management practices

c. Must be enrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program emphasizing history, museum studies, or closely related field.
d. Preferred knowledge of PastPerfect and basic computer skills

e. Ability to work independently

Schedule:

10-20 hours a week

Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Allison Schell, Executive Director, Milton Historical Society, PO Box 112, Milton DE 19968; or email to [log in to unmask] with “2014 Collections Internship” in the subject line. Internships are unpaid but may be completed for college credit.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 9^th, 2014.