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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 1994 14:33:03 +22305714
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Subject: Internship,Hawaiian,collections care
 
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We would appreciate your assistance in reaching Hawaiians or other
interested candidates  residing outside the Hawaiian Islands
 
 
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Collection Care Intern
 
The Conservation Services department at the Bishop Museum, in conjunction
with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and with funding from OHA and the
Mellon Foundation, seeks applicants for a full time (40 hour/week) one
year internship.  The internship program is targeted primarily at Native
Hawaiians, in response to the Federal Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act, and to foster partnerships between native
communities and museums.  The internship is designed to strengthen
understanding between the Hawaiian community and the staff of the Museum.
Bishop Museum recognizes the inherent interests of Hawaiian people in the
care and control of their spiritual and cultural property.
 
The intern will work with several museum departments to become familiar
with museum practices and procedures, and with the conservation staff to
learn the preservation requirements of individual objects and the steps
which are taken to maintain collections.  In turn, the intern will
communicate relevant information regarding community concerns and
practices to museum staff.  The internship will include attendance at
professional museum meetings and up to two months study at a museum
outside Hawaii.
 
Applicants should have a strong interest in Pacific culture and be able to
demonstrate prior community involvement.  Individuals contemplating
careers in museums or cultural programs are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be willing to work with different staff on a variety of
projects, and to undertake directed and independent activities pertaining
to museum practices.  A college degree or comparable life/work is desired.
 The intern must meet occupational physical requirements and must be able
to travel.  A monthly stipend based on $17,056.00/year, medical benefits,
and other museum privileges are provided.
 
To apply:  Send a resume and/or letter of interest, and two letters of
recommendation by March 15, 1994 to:
 
  Bishop Museum
  Attention Carol Higa, Personnel
  P.O. Box 19000A
  Honolulu, HI  96817-0916
 
Letters of interest should describe your career goals, any  relevant
knowledge, skills or experience, and how your community will benefit from
your participation.  Letters of recommendation from employers, academic
advisors or community leaders should outline your ability to fulfill the
internship, what you bring to it and what you will gain by it.
 
         Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/H)