Archive & Collections Internship at Tusculum College

 

Purpose: To support the general mission of the Museums of Tusculum while providing a meaningful learning and professional development opportunity to a qualified graduate student from an accredited college or university.

 

In the summer of 2017, we are offering a 10 week (typically, May-July) internship to a qualified graduate student currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a course of study related to museums, archives, cultural site management, non-profit management or public history. Tusculum College will provide housing and a $2,500 stipend for the duration of the internship.

 

Project Proposed for 2017:  The intern will spend the majority of his/her time at the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library, with at least one day a week spent at the Doak House Museum.  The project will focus on the unprocessed documents and objects in the museum’s collection. The intern will be inventorying, processing, and otherwise caring for the aforementioned items according to the museum’s collections standards. Furthermore, the intern will help the College fulfill the conditions of an NEH grant, funds from which will be used to purchase materials for better care of the museum’s textile collection. Knowledge of PastPerfect and excellent communication and record-keeping skills a plus. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to, conducting tours of the President Andrew Johnson Museum, assisting staff at the Doak House Museum with summer programs and educational outreach efforts, attending professional meetings in local heritage tourism community, and presenting a report to museum staff at the conclusion of the internship.

 

Must be able to work in conditions with no air conditioning, walk reasonable distances, to navigate stairs, and lift 30 lbs. Subject to background check. Work hours are set according to the museum’s needs and programming schedule.

 

Intern will report to Dollie Boyd, Director of the Museums of Tusculum.   

 

Application Process: The internship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing a Master’s degree in a course of study related to museums, archives, cultural site management, non-profit management or public history. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and references no later than April 30, 2015. Please contact the museum director with questions. Position is subject to a background screening.

 

ELECTRONIC FORMAT IS PREFERRED

Send applications to:

 

Dollie Boyd

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Museums of Tusculum College

60 Shiloh Rd.

Box 5026

Greeneville, TN 37745

800-729-0256 ext. 5251