2016 Summer Internships at Fraunces Tavern® Museum, New York, NY
Collection/Curatorial Intern (1 position available)
Summer 2016 (8 – 24 hours per week)
Application Deadline: May 13, 2016
Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to educate the public and create genuine appreciation for about New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic. The Museum was founded in 1907
by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. Housed in historic Fraunces Tavern, the permanent collection focuses on 18th and 19th century buildings, period rooms, prints, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and manuscripts
relating to or reflecting aspects of early American culture and history. Also included in the collection are items associated with the history of the Sons of the Revolution of the State of New York.
In order to better serve the community and fulfill the mission, the Museum has re-housed its collection. Now that the Museum’s collection is in proper storage, a complete inventory of the collection must be completed. Reporting to the
Executive Director, intern’s duties will include:
The internship will start in June and end in August. It is unpaid. No room and board available.
Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate studies (history, politics, English, or similar) or graduate studies (museum studies, public history, education, American History or similar), or have completed either/or. Intern should be detail
oriented, patient, organized, and able to work independently. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. A solid Early American, Colonial American and Revolutionary War history a plus. An in person interview is required.
If interested please send cover letter and resume to: [log in to unmask]