Spring 2015 Internships at Heritage Preservation

Summary of Positions

Administrative Assistant (2)

Two positions of Administrative Assistant will report to the Director of the Heritage Health Information Survey 2014 (HHI 2014) or the Director of External Affairs. In preparation for the 2014 data collection, and 2015 report writing, two Assistants will assist in project development tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to: literature review; data cleaning and management; survey support via phone and email, and; writing/editing documents. Some work may be done off site at the discretion of the Director.

Internship period

These are part-time positions up to 20 hours per week to be completed during the spring 2015 semester during regular business hours. Internship extensions are possible, and will be decided near the end of the spring term.

Compensation

Only academic credit will be given for work performed for Heritage Preservation.

Learning Opportunities

Interns will:

Gain first-hand experience inside a national cultural heritage public policy organization
Gain an understanding of capacity-building at cultural heritage institutions in the US
Gain an understanding of the federal cultural agency funding structures
Work with cultural data and social science survey research
Enhance their resume and practical skills for future employment at a museum, library, archive or other cultural institution; nonprofit; think tank; or governmental agency

Qualifications

Current graduate student in an MLS, Museum Studies, Museums Education, or other appropriate discipline
Proficiency with PC and Microsoft office tools
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Effective verbal and written skills
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain good judgment
Ability to take direction and to work independently

Special qualifications

Proficiency with database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access
Experience in libraries, archives or museums and research centers
Experience in survey research and/or large-scale data management
Interest in cultural heritage institutions, preservation, and conservation

To apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Lesley Langa, Director of Heritage Health Information Survey, at [log in to unmask].

Application deadline is January 30, 2015

Interns must provide their own transportation. Heritage Preservation is conveniently located near McPherson Square metro station, and several downtown Capital Bikeshare stations.

About Heritage Preservation

Heritage Preservation is a mission-driven, independent, public policy organization dedicated to preserving the cultural, historic, and scientific heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists the museums, libraries, archives, organizations, and individuals that care for our endangered heritage.

Heritage Preservation has three core areas: conservation, education, and preparation. Heritage Preservation helps museums, libraries, and individuals with the best preservation advice from professional conservators through our series of Caring books. The Conservation Assessment Program helps small and mid-sized museums get the advice of professional conservators for their collections and historic buildings. The Heritage Health Index survey is the first attempt to paint a national picture of the state of collections in all kinds of institutions—museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, and scientific organizations.

Heritage Preservation is spreading the word about the best way to handle heirlooms and collections, and we also try to correct bad advice when we see it. Advice we distribute is approved by some of the country’s most respected professionals at institutions such as the National Gallery of Art and the Library of Congress. In addition to slow decay, sudden disaster can have devastating effects on collections in both homes and institutions. Heritage Preservation co-sponsors with FEMA the Heritage Emergency National Task Force to help institutions and individuals learn how to protect their valuables from disasters of all types and how best to respond if the worst happens. The Alliance for Response project helps bring cultural institutions and emergency workers together to build effective disaster response networks.

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Heritage Health Information 2014 | Extension thru February 13, 2015!