2010 Summer Internships at The Gaston County Museum
Dallas, North Carolina


Exhibits/Collections Intern (1 position available)
Summer/Fall 2010 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010
HOUSING PROVIDED

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking one collections/exhibits intern for summer/fall 2010.  This position will either focus on archives and be responsible for inventorying, cataloging and processing the collection, or they will work with the permanent collection accessioning and photographing objects.  The intern will also assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit design and installation. The intern will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces. 

The successful candidates will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums.  Knowledge of PastPerfect collections database a plus. 

The internship is unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided.  The internship will begin in the summer or fall (depending on intern’s schedule), end in December, and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time.  Deadline for application is April, 2009.

Education Intern (1 position available)
Summer, 2010 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking a summer intern to work in the Education Department.  This person will work closely with the Programs Coordinator to learn program methods and strategies.  The intern will be responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of museum programs & outreach programs.  The intern will also work on other projects at the museum and in the community as assigned.  

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is preferred. 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a 1 page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience to:


The Gaston County Museum
Attn: Jeff Pruett
P.O. Box 429
Dallas, NC  28034
Phone: 704-922-7681 x.105
Fax: 704-922-7683
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